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Table 3 Percentage distribution of knowledge of mothers on maternal care attributes (n = 250)

From: Knowledge on postnatal care among postpartum mothers during discharge in maternity hospitals in Asmara: a cross-sectional study

Maternal care attributes

Frequency

Percentage

Where to go after danger signs

 Health facility

240

96.0

 Stay home or going to holy water

10

4.0

Frequency of urination

 Empty every 2 h

35

21.6

 I felt to urinate

120

74.1

 I don’t know

7

4.3

Return to sexual activity

 After 42 days

114

45.6

 After 3 months

74

29.6

 After 6 months

30

12.0

 After 1 year

15

6.0

 I don’t know

17

6.8

Nutrients

 Carbohydrate

219

87.6

 Fluids

204

81.6

 Proteins

188

75.2

 Vitamins

169

68.0

 Fats

118

47.2

 Minerals

114

46.0

Delaying of period by exclusive breast feeding

 3 Months

30

12.0

 6 Months

66

26.4

 1 Year

57

22.8

 2 Years

44

17.6

 More than two years

53

21.1

Contraceptive method

 Injectable

230

92.7

 Oral contraceptive pills

227

91.5

 Intrauterine device

133

53.6

 Lactational amenorrhea

42

16.9

 Condom, Norplant or Calendar method

116

46.8