Table 2 Distribution of mothers’ knowledge of danger signs in new-born
Variable | Agree (%) | Neutral (%) | Disagree (%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yellowish discolouration of eyes, palms, and soles | 267 (95.4) | 9 (3.2) | 4 (1.4) | 280 |
Unable to breastfeed | 265 (94.6) | 9 (3.2) | 6 (2.1) | 280 |
Abnormal jerking movement of limbs and eyes | 268 (97.8) | 6 (2.2) | 6 (2.1) | 280 |
Difficulty of breathing | 268 (95.8) | 9 (3.3) | 3 (1.9) | 274 |
High-grade fever | 271 (96.8) | 6 (2.2) | 3 (1.1) | 280 |
A baby cold to touch | 262 (93.6) | 6 (2.2) | 12 (4.3) | 280 |
Lethargic baby | 271 (96.8) | 9 (3.2) | 0 (0.0) | 280 |
Abdominal distension | 271 (96.8) | 9 (3.2) | 0 (0.0) | 280 |
Vomiting /diarrhoea | 271 (96.8) | 6 (2.2) | 3 (1.1) | 280 |
Crying excessively | 265 (94.6) | 9 (3.2) | 6 (2.1) | 280 |