Table 5 Referral-related factors of referred neonates in Amhara regional state comprehensive specialized and specialized Hospitals from October 1 to December 30, 2020 (N = 422)
Referral related factors | Response /Categories | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Vital sign monitoring on transportation | Yes | 225 | 53.32 |
No | 197 | 46.68 | |
Referral notes | Yes | 387 | 91.71 |
No | 35 | 8.29 | |
Referred by Ambulance | yes | 311 | 73.70 |
No | 111 | 26.30 | |
Intra transport resuscitation | Yes | 105 | 24.88 |
No | 317 | 75.12 | |
Referral point | One | 313 | 74.17 |
Two or more | 109 | 25.83 | |
Health personnel with referred neonate | Yes | 326 | 77.25 |
No | 96 | 22.75 | |
Travel time (minutes) | ≤30 | 61 | 14.45 |
31–60 | 64 | 15.17 | |
61–120 | 125 | 29.62 | |
≥120 | 172 | 40.76 | |
Resuscitation equipment (Ambubag and face mask) | Yes | 112 | 26.54 |
No | 310 | 73.46 |