Table 2.
Distribution of respondents by knowledge, attitude and practices among mothers about newborn care
| Parameter | Knowledge N (%) | Attitude N (%) | Practice N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin to skin contact | |||
| Yes | 295(57.0) | 308(59.5) | 296(57.1) |
| No | 223(43.0) | 210(40.5) | 222(42.9) |
| Time of first bathing | |||
| Within 6 h | 223(45.0 | 316(61.0) | 268(51.8) |
| After 6 h | 185(55.0) | 202(39.0) | 250(48.2) |
| Instrument used to cut the cord | |||
| Used blade | 17(3.3) | 60(11.5) | 15(2.9) |
| New blade | 353(68.1) | 458(88.4) | 485(65.4) |
| Scissor | 148(28.6) | NA | 164(31.7) |
| Material application to cord | |||
| Any type of oil | 35(6.8) | NA | 32(6.2) |
| Dettol/Spirit | 354(68.3) | NA | 371(71.6) |
| Common powder | 78(15.1) | NA | 60(11.6) |
| Chlorhexidine | 7(1.4) | NA | 8(1.5) |
| Antimony | 44(8.5) | NA | 47(9.1) |
| Initiation of breast feeding | |||
| Within 1 h | 283(54.6) | NA | 255(49.2) |
| After 1 h | 235(45.4) | NA | 163(50.8) |
| Prelacteal feeding | |||
| Yes | 220(42.4) | 165(31.8) | 234(45.2) |
| No | 298(57.6) | 353(68.1) | 284(54.8) |
| Type of prelacteal feeds | |||
| Honey/Sugar | 138(26.6) | NA | 127(24.5) |
| Fresh butter/Ghee | 25(4.8) | NA | 27(5.2) |
| Milk (other than breast milk) | 57(11.1) | NA | 80(15.4) |
| Colostrum feeding | |||
| Feed the baby | 288(55.6) | 305(58.9) | 286(55.2) |
| Throw it away | 230(44.4) | 213(41.1) | 232(44.8) |
| Breastfeeding on demand (when baby cries/looking for breast) | |||
| Yes | 380(73.4) | NA | 337(65.1) |
| No | 138(26.6) | NA | 181(34.9) |
| Know about exclusive breastfeeding | |||
| Yes | 283(54.6) | NA | NA |
| NO | 235(45.4) | NA | NA |
| Duration of Exclusive breastfeeding | |||
| Less than 6 months | 149(28.7) | NA | NA |
| For 6 months | 264(51.0) | NA | NA |
| Greater than 6 months | 105(20.3) | NA | NA |
N (%): NA Not applicable