Table 2.
Profiles of study hospitals
| Characteristics | Hospital I | Hospital II | Hospital III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical and population profile (2017) | |||
| Location (urban/rural) | Urban | Semi-urban | Semi-urban |
| Catchment population | 359,358 | 261,271 | 267,589 |
| Expected pregnancies in the catchment | 12,434 | 9,040 | 9,259 |
| Number of public hospitals in the catchment (including current one) | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Number of health centres in the catchment | 05 | 09 | 11 |
| Facility profile | |||
| Total number of births attended in the last quarter of 2017 | 1081 | 433 | 713 |
| Total number (%) of caesarean births in the last quarter of 2017 | 164 (14.9) | 62 (14.3) | 138 (19.4) |
| Upgraded from a lower-level facility (Yes/No) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Number of labour wards | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Total number of beds in the labour ward | 10 (5 in each) | 05 | 05 |
| Number of delivery rooms | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Total number of birthing beds in the delivery room | 04 | 04 | 3 |
| Type of delivery room (Partitioned/Non-partitioned)* | Non-partitioned | Non-partitioned | Non-partitioned |
| Number of functional showers in the labour ward | 0 | 02 | 01 |
| Number of functional handwash basins in the labour ward | 01 | 02 | 01 |
| Designated waiting area for accompanying family members (Yes/No) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Open plan with multiple beds per room with no curtains/partitions.