Table 4. Respondents knowledge of newborn health and breast feeding.

Essential new born care
Wiping baby with clean dry cloth	286	68.4
Wrapping for warmth	103	24.6
Cutting cord with sterilized instrument	192	45.9
Initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth	76	18.2
Colostrum feeding	14	3.3
Others	12	2.9
Don’t know	7	1.7
The danger signs in a new born within the first 7 days after delivery *
Convulsions/spasms/rigidity	147	35.2
Difficult/fast breathing	89	21.3
Very small baby	58	13.9
Lethargy/unconsciousness	108	25.8
Others	64	15.3
Don’t know	65	15.6
Breastmilk essential for a child’s growth	377	90.2
Correct definition of exclusive breastfeeding	297	71.1
Duration of breastfeeding (2 years and beyond)	103	24.6
Age to introduce complimentary feeding (6 months)	150	35.9

*multiple responses