Table 3 Knowledge of health professionals towards steps of immediate newborn care at different health facilities in Northeast Ethiopia, 2019 (N = 256)
Variables | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
Is TTC eye ointment should be applied within 1 h of delivery? | 237 (92.6) | 19 (7.4) |
Should not the neonates be bathed immediately after birth if blood or meconium is stained on the skin? | 210 (82.0) | 46 (18.0) |
Is initiating breast feeding important for child if started within 1 h? | 252 (98.4) | 4 (1.6) |
Should the neonates be referred when they develop complications immediately after birth? | 243 (94.9) | 13 (5.1) |
Does skin-to-skin contact prevent the newborns from hypothermia and help to stay warm? | 253 (98.8) | 3 (1.2) |
Is the newborn should be placed on the mother’s abdomen immediately after birth? | 244 (95.3) | 12 (4.7) |
Is administering Vit K important to prevent bleeding? | 243 (94.9) | 13 (5.1) |
Is unable to suck or cry a newborn danger sign? | 242 (94.5) | 14 (5.5) |
All babies should be assessed after birth? | 248 (96.9) | 8 (3.1) |
Should you clean the face and eye of baby when the head of the neonate is delivered? | 249 (97.3) | 7 (2.7) |
Should the mothers be assessed after the delivery while she is on delivery coach? | 245 (95.7) | 11 (4.3) |
Is the colostrum prevents the neonates from infection and gives important nutrient? | 251 (98.0) | 5 (2.0) |
Is placing identification band on wrists or ankles mandatory? | 226 (88.3) | 30 (11.7) |
A newborn child should be bathed after 24 h even if the neonate has stained meconium? | 239 (93.4) | 17 (6.6) |
Are newborns should always be dry after birth? | 247 (96.5) | 9 (3.5) |
Are newborns should always be weighed after birth? | 253 (98.8) | 3 (1.2) |