Table 6 Percentage distribution of knowledge of PN mothers on baby danger signs
Variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Yellowness of eyes | 19 | 7.6 |
Yellowness of palms | 7 | 2.8 |
Yellowness of soles | 4 | 1.6 |
Umbilical problems | 35 | 14.0 |
Eye problems | 17 | 6.8 |
Unable to breast feed | 82 | 32.8 |
Difficulty in breathing | 127 | 50.8 |
Convulsion | 21 | 8.4 |
Fever | 147 | 58.8 |
Lethargic | 19 | 7.6 |
Irritable | 83 | 33.2 |
Abdominal distention | 23 | 9.2 |
Sever vomiting | 133 | 53.2 |
I do not know | 19 | 7.6 |
Vomiting/unconsciousness/edema | 101 | 40.4 |