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. 2020 Nov 11;11:449–458. doi: 10.2147/PHMT.S276698

Table 3.

Practice of Essential Newborn Care Among Obstetrical Care Providers in Public Health Facilities, Awi Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2019

Immediate Newborn Care Procedures Frequency Percent (%)
When the head is delivered, wipe the mouth and nose with gauze. Yes 136 67.7
No 65 32.3
Place the baby on a clean, dry towel or blanket on the mother’s abdomen. Yes 124 61.7
No 77 38.3
Wipe the eyes and face and thoroughly dry the baby except the hands. Yes 96 47.8
No 105 52.2
Stimulate the baby while drying Yes 111 55.2
No 90 44.8
Assess the baby’s breathing while drying and stimulating. Yes 105 52.2
No 96 47.8
Remove the wet cloth and place the baby skin-to-skin on the mother’s chest. Yes 98 48.8
No 103 51.2
Cover the baby with a clean, dry cloth including the head. Yes 96 47.8
No 105 52.2
Clamp and cut the cord Yes 97 48.3
No 104 51.7
Care of the umbilical cord Yes 107 53.2
No 94 46.8
Commence exclusive breastfeeding Yes 165 82.1
No 36 17.9
Care of the eyes Yes 128 63.7
No 73 36.3
Administer vitamin K Yes 74 39.8
No 127 63.2
Weighing Yes 164 81.6
No 37 18.4
Place an identification band Yes 10 5
No 191 95
Record the findings Yes 154 76.6
No 47 23.4