Table 1 Characteristic of the health facilities assessed within the greater Mpigi region
From: Readiness of rural health facilities to provide immediate postpartum care in Uganda
Variable | Total (N = 40) n (%) | HCIII (N = 35) n (%) | HCIV (N = 3) n (%) | Hospital (N = 2) n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
District | ||||
 Mpigi | 20 (50.0) | 17 (48.6) | 2 (66.7) | 1 (50.0) |
 Gomba | 11 (27.5) | 10 (28.6) | 1 (33.3) | 0 (0.0) |
 Butambala | 9 (22.5) | 8 (22.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (50.0) |
Health facility type | ||||
 Government | 27 (67.5) | 24 (68.6) | 2 (66.7) | 1 (50.0) |
 PNFP | 8 (20.0) | 7 (20.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (50.0) |
 PFP | 5 (12.5) | 4 (11.4) | 1 (33.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Number of Midwives | ||||
 1 to 2 midwives | 20 (50.0) | 20 (57.14) | – | – |
 3 to 4 midwives | 11 (27.5) | 11 (31.43) | – | – |
 5 to 14 midwives | 9 (22.5) | 4 (11.43) | 3 (100.0) | 2 (100.0) |
Number of deliveries | ||||
 1 to 20 deliveries | 14 (37.5) | 13 (37.1) | 1 (33.3) | – |
 21 to 100 deliveries | 22 (52.5) | 21 (60,0) | 1 (33.3) | – |
 More than 100 deliveries | 4 (10.0) | 1 (2.9) | 1 (33.3) | 2 (100.0) |
Number of postnatal beds | ||||
 No beds available | 5 (12.5) | 5 (14.29) | – | – |
 1 to 4 beds | 23 (57.5) | 22 (62.86) | 1 (33.3) | – |
 5 to 9 beds | 9 (22.5) | 8 (22.85) | 1 (33.3) | – |
 10 or more beds | 3 (7.5) | – | 1 (33.3) | 2 (100.0) |