| Baseline, n (%) | Endline, n (%) |
---|---|---|
Staff | ||
 Total number of NCU staff, median [IQR] | 4 [4-5] | 5 [5-5] |
 Average number of staff on day duty, median [IQR] | 1 [1-2] | 1 [1-2] |
Availability of functioning essential medical equipment in 7 NCUs | ||
 Ambu bag for infants with masks Size 0,1 | 7 (100.0) | 7 (100.0) |
 Infant radiant warmer with Bed | 6 (85.7) | 5 (71.4) |
 Tubing for syringe pumps | 2 (28.6) | 2 (28.6) |
 Electric syringe pumps | 4 (57.1) | 7 (100.0) |
 50 ml syringes for syringe pumps | 2 (28.6) | 2 (28.6) |
 Penguin Suction Bulb | 7 (100.0) | 7 (100.0) |
 Electric Suction Machine/Aspirator | 6 (85.7) | 4 (57.1) |
 Vital Signs Monitors (at least cardio and O2 Sat) | 4 (57.1) | 7 (100.0) |
 CPAP | 1 (14.3) | 7 (100.0) |
Availability of essential medicines in NCUs | ||
 Aminophylline | 6 (85.7) | 7 (100.0) |
 Phenobarbital | 6 (85.7) | 6 (85.7) |
 Ampicillin | 7 (100.0) | 7 (100.0) |
 Gentamycin | 6 (85.7) | 7 (100.0) |
 Cefotaxime (in pharmacy) | 7 (100.0) | 7 (100.0) |
Main Reasons for NCU admission | ||
 Total number of admissions in NCU | 850 (100.0) | 1049 (100.0) |
 Birth Asphyxia | 175 (20.6) | 183 (17.4) |
 Prematurity/LBW | 283 (33.3) | 343 (32.7) |