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Table 1 Characteristics of Primary Health Centers

From: Essential newborn care practice at four primary health facilities in conflict affected areas of Bossaso, Somalia: a cross-sectional study

 

Health Facility 1

Health Facility 2

Health Facility 3

Health Facility 4

Catchment population

32,000

34,171

39,564

29,000

Number of women enrolled in the study

55

95

58

45

Operating hours

24/7

24/7

24/7

24/7

Running water 24/7

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Generator or power supply

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Labor room functional

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Maternity ward

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Newborn area or table for resuscitation

Yes

No

No

Yes

Skilled health worker available 24/7

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Healthcare workers

 Midwife

4

3

4

3

 Registered nurse

3

3

3

6

 Auxiliary nurse

6

6

3

7

 Community midwife

2

2

3

0

Distance from referral hospital

2 km

2.5 km

3 km

3.4 km