Table 2.
Pregnancy-related variables of the water-carrying women in Legambo district, South Wollo zone, Northeastern Ethiopia in 2022.
| Variable | Category | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parity of mothers | None | 75 | 12.1 |
| 1–3 | 103 | 16.7 | |
| ≥4 | 440 | 71.2 | |
| Pregnancy | None | 75 | 12.1 |
| 1–2 | 30 | 4.9 | |
| 3–4 | 289 | 46.8 | |
| ≥5 | 224 | 36.2 | |
| Age at first childbirth (in years) | 13–19 Years | 300 | 55.2 |
| ≥20 Years | 243 | 44.8 | |
| Time since last birth (in months) | Less than six months | 100 | 18.4 |
| 6–12 months | 218 | 40.1 | |
| Greater than 12 months | 225 | 41.4 | |
| Do you have a history of abortion | Yes | 45 | 8.3 |
| No | 489 | 91.7 | |
| Are you current pregnancy | Yes | 97 | 15.7 |
| No | 521 | 84.3 | |
| Gestational age | First trimester | 42 | 43.3 |
| Send trimester | 45 | 46.4 | |
| Third trimester | 10 | 10.3 | |
| Have you received help in carrying water | Yes | 236 | 38.2 |
| No | 382 | 61.8 |