% of births observed | All public sector (n=636) |
Harmful or inappropriate practices that are never indicated | |
Bathing of newborn within first hour after birth | 0.2% (1) |
Practices done without an appropriate indication | |
Routine aspiration of newborn mouth and nose at birth | 14.2% (90) |
Disrespectful or abusive practices | |
Slapping newborn | 1.9% (12) |
Holding newborn upside down | 4.6% (29) |