Table 6 Analysis of ill newborns admitted at the newborns units but were delivered at home (n = 19)
Characteristic | Non bypasser (n = 8) (%) | Bypasser (n = 11) (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hospital level | ||
 Sub county | 6 (75) | 2 (18) |
 county | 2 (25) | 9 (82) |
Travel time | ||
 0–30 min | 6 (75) | 3 (27) |
 30–60 min | 2 (25) | 8 (73) |
Newborn illness | ||
 Birth asphyxia | 2 (25) | 3 (27.27) |
 Neonatal sepsis | 3 (37.5) | 3 (27.27) |
 Premature Birth | 0 | 1 (9.09) |
 Respiratory disorder | 1 (12.5) | 3 (27.27) |
 Low birth weight | 2 (25) | 1 (9.09) |