Table 3 Maternal Knowledge on danger signs and symptoms during postpartum and newborn (Multiple Responses)
Danger Sign | Frequency (n) | Percentage (n) |
|---|---|---|
Danger signs during postpartum | ||
 Excessive vaginal bleeding | 494 | 48.4 |
 Fast/Difficult Breathing | 216 | 21.2 |
 High fever | 361 | 35.4 |
 Severe abdominal pain | 595 | 58.3 |
 Severe headache/blurred vision | 283 | 27.7 |
 Convulsions/loss of consciousness | 173 | 17.0 |
 Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina | 103 | 10.1 |
 Pain in calf | 30 | 2.9 |
 Verbalization/behavior that indicates she may hurt herself or the baby | 13 | 1.3 |
 Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 353 | 34.6 |
Newborn Danger signs | ||
 Convulsion | 384 | 37.6 |
 Fever | 563 | 55.2 |
 Fast/Difficult Breathing | 188 | 18.4 |
 Baby feels cold | 133 | 13.0 |
 Poor suckling or feeding | 416 | 40.8 |
 Yellow palms/soles/eyes | 94 | 9.2 |
 Baby too small/too early | 75 | 7.4 |
 Swollen abdomen | 118 | 11.6 |
 Pus or redness of the umbilical stump, Eyes or skin | 0 | 0.0 |
 Unconsciousness | 0 | 0.0 |
 Knowledge of at least three of the above signs | 383 | 37.5 |