Fig. 2

a. Percent distribution of maternal and newborn health knowledge among health workers by facility type (N = 63). b. Distribution of maternal and newborn health knowledge by health workers with and without SBA training. ¹ Mean percentage score of knowledge on actions for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) during labor and delivery. ² Correct knowledge on all three key steps of active management of third stage of labor (AMTSL) namely administration of uterotonic immediately/within 1 min of delivery, controlled cord traction and uterine massage. ³ Mean percentage score of knowledge on actions appropriate for heavy bleeding postpartum from atonic/uncontracted uterus. ⁴ Mean percentage score of knowledge on actions most appropriate in managing woman with severe pre-eclampsia at term. ⁵ Correct diagnosis of severe pre-eclampsia on the case scenario. ⁶ Mean percentage score of knowledge on immediate newborn care after birth and within the first hour baby delivered with no complication. ⁷ Mean percentage score of knowledge on five signs and symptoms of newborn infection (sepsis) namely poor/no breastfeeding, hypo/hyperthermia, restlessness/irritability, and breathing difficulties. * Fishers exact test p-value < 0.05