| Ebonyi State % (n = 19) | Kogi State % (n = 28) | Total % (n = 47) |
---|---|---|---|
Engaged in at least one harmful practice | 63.2 | 57.1 | 59.6 |
Potentially harmful practices | |||
 Used an enema | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
 Applied fundal pressure to hasten delivery of baby or placenta | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
 Performed lavage of uterus after delivery | 0.0 | 7.1 | 4.3 |
 Stretched the perineum | 0.0 | 21.4 | 12.8 |
 Manually explored the uterus after delivery | 15.8 | 21.4 | 19.1 |
 Performed episiotomy | 6.4 | 2.1 | 8.5 |
 Performed routine aspiration of newborn mouth and nose at birth | 15.8 | 35.7 | 27.7 |
 Started routine intravenous line without indication | 10.5 | 0.0 | 4.3 |
 Restricted food and fluids in labor | 31.6 | 32.1 | 31.9 |