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Table 6 Childbirth Experience and Maternal Knowledge of Newborn Care Practices

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

Intervention

n/N

Proportion (95%CI)

Recalled receiving information on newborn care from health care provider

70/174

40.2 (32.9–47.9)

Type of information received

 Keeping baby warm

1/70

1.4 (0.04–7.7)

 Vaccination

14/70

20 (11.4–31.3)

 Hygiene

5/70

7.1 (2.4–15.9)

 Dry cord care

8/70

11.4 (5.1–21.3)

 Recall receiving information from health care provider on danger signs of newborn illnessa

23/174

13.2 (8.7–19.2)

 Recall receiving information from health care provider on breastfeeding

109/174

62.6 (55.0–69.8)

Childbirth Care Satisfaction

 Overall satisfaction with services

 Somewhat or very satisfied

160/174

92.0 (86.9–95.5)

 Would return to this facility again

170/174

97.7 (94.2–99.4)

 The health worker provided your baby with the best care possible

151/174

86.8 (80.8–91.4)

  1. aDanger signs of the newborn illness: not feeding well, reduced activity, lethargic, fast breathing, fits/convulsions, fever, feels cold