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 |