Table 3.
Uptake of tetanus toxoid immunization and consumption of iron tablets during pregnancy
| Uptake | Total (n=6,785) (%) | Bogra (n=2,161) (%) | Faridpur (n=2,499) (%) | Moulvibazar (n=2,125) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptake of tetanus toxoid | ||||
| Never had tetanus toxoid | 6.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 10.5 |
| No tetanus toxoid in last pregnancy and 1–4 previously | 6.5 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 8.8 |
| 1 in last pregnancy and 0–4 previously | 17.8 | 15.0 | 17.4 | 21.1 |
| 2 in last pregnancy or ≥5 previously | 68.8 | 75.1 | 71.2 | 59.6 |
| Length (months) of time consumed iron tablets | ||||
| Never took iron tablets | 48.4 | 61.4 | 41.7 | 42.9 |
| <1 | 17.2 | 22.3 | 17.5 | 11.8 |
| 1–3 | 16.0 | 9.7 | 19.8 | 17.8 |
| 4–6 | 11.1 | 3.6 | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| >6 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 12.2 |