Table 2. Equipment and supplies in labor ward, in 24 hospitals and 60 health centers.
| Hospital | Health Center | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment and supplies in labor ward | Observed, n (%) | Not observed, n (%) | TOTAL N | Observed, n (%) | Not observed, n (%) | TOTAL N |
| Spotlight for pelvic exam, flashlight/torch or exam light acceptable | 16 (69.6) | 7 (30.4) | 23 | 19 (31.7) | 41 (68.3) | 60 |
| Table or bed for delivery | 24 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 24 | 69 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 60 |
| Clean or sterile gloves | 24 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 24 | 58 (96.7) | 2 (3.3) | 60 |
| Sharps container | 23 (95.8) | 1 (4.2) | 24 | 60 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 60 |
| At least five or more 2-ml or 3-ml syringes (with 21-gauge needles) | 21 (87.5) | 3 (12.5) | 24 | 57 (95.0) | 3 (5.0) | 60 |
| Already mixed decontaminating solution | 22 (91.7) | 2 (8.3) | 24 | 46 (76.7) | 14 (23.3) | 60 |
| Hand disinfectant | 4 (18.2) | 18 (81.8) | 22 | 12 (20.0) | 48 (80.0) | 60 |
| Waste receptacle with lid and plastic liner | 19 (79.2) | 5 (20.8) | 24 | 34 (57.6) | 25 (42.4) | 59 |
| Soap for handwashing | 16 (66.7) | 8 (33.3) | 24 | 45 (75.0) | 15 (25.0) | 60 |
| Single-use hand-drying towel | 3 (12.5) | 21 (87.5) | 24 | 6 (10.2) | 53 (89.8) | 59 |
| Water for handwashing | 22 (95.7) | 1 (4.3) | 23 | 59 (98.3) | 1 (1.7) | 60 |