Table 2. Reproductive, healthcare and dietary related characteristics of participants in Chinaksen District, eastern Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 226).
| Characteristics | Cases (%) | Controls (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravidity | <5 | 77 (68.1) | 79 (69.9) |
| ≥5 | 36 (31.9) | 34 (30.1) | |
| Parity | <5 | 96 (85.0) | 91 (80.5) |
| ≥5 | 17 (15.0) | 22 (19.5) | |
| Previous abortion | Yes | 15 (13.3) | 10 (8.8) |
| No | 98 (86.7) | 103 (91.2) | |
| Current pregnancy intention | Planned | 62 (54.9) | 82 (72.6) |
| Unplanned | 51 (45.1) | 31(27.4) | |
| Contraceptives utilization | Yes | 39 (34.5) | 53 (46.9) |
| No | 74 (65.5) | 60 (53.1) | |
| Antenatal care attendance | Yes | 60 (53.1) | 77 (68.1) |
| No | 53 (46.9) | 36 (31.9) | |
| Time to reach nearby health facility on foot | >30 Minute | 39 (34.5) | 54 (47.8) |
| ≤30 Minute | 74 (65.5) | 59 (52.2) | |
| Participated on HDA meeting | Yes | 34 (30.1) | 48 (42.5) |
| No | 79 (69.9) | 65 (57.5) | |
| Participated on cooking demonstration | Yes | 28 (24.8) | 55 (48.7) |
| No | 85 (74.2) | 58 (51.3) | |
| Prenatal dietary advice | Yes | 47 (41.6) | 88 (77.9) |
| No | 66 (58.4) | 25 (22.1) | |
| Substance use (at least one) | Yes | 102 (90.3) | 92 (81.4) |
| No | 11 (9.7) | 21 (18.6) | |
| Basic toilet possession | Yes | 63 (55.8) | 93 (82.3) |
| No | 50 (44.2) | 20 (17.7) | |
| Main source of drink water | Protected | 40 (35.4) | 51 (45.1) |
| Unprotected | 73 (64.6) | 62 (54.9) | |
| Minimum dietary diversity of women | Low | 82 (72.6) | 45 (39.8) |
| High | 31 (27.4) | 68 (60.2) | |
| Household food security status | Secure | 47 (41.6) | 75 (66.4) |
| Insecure | 66 (58.4) | 38 (33.6) | |
Notes.
- HDA
- Health Development Army