Table 1.
Socio-demographic variables of married women in reproductive age in Tercha Town and rural areas of Dawro zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2010 (N = 669)
| Characteristics | Urban (%) | Rural (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | |||
| 15-19 | 31(9.3) | 27(8.1) | 58(8.7) |
| 20-24 | 90(26.9) | 73(21.9) | 163(24.4) |
| 25-29 | 123(36.7) | 118(35.3) | 241(36.0) |
| 30-34 | 54(16.1) | 50(15.0) | 104(15.5) |
| 35-39 | 28(8.4) | 49(14.7) | 77(11.5) |
| 40-44 | 7(2.1) | 15(4.5) | 22(3.3) |
| 45-49 | 2(0.6) | 2(0.6) | 4(0.6) |
| Religion | |||
| Orthodox | 110(32.8) | 57(17.1) | 167(25.0) |
| Protestant | 218(65.1) | 256(76.6) | 474(70.9) |
| Catholic | 4(1.2) | 0 (0.0) | 4(.6) |
| Others (Muslim, Traditional) | 3(.9) | 21(6.3) | 24(3.6) |
| Respondent's Educational status | |||
| Cannot read and write | 17(5.1) | 186(55.7) | 203(30.3) |
| 1-6 grade completed | 77(22.9) | 95(28.4) | 172(25.7) |
| 7-10 grade completed | 119(35.5) | 46(13.8) | 165(24.7) |
| 10-12 grade completed | 21(6.3) | 3(0.9) | 24(3.6) |
| Higher education completed | 47(14.0) | 0 (0.0) | 47(7.0) |
| Occupation | |||
| House wife | 183(54.6) | 318(95.2) | 501(74.9) |
| Government employee | 107(31.9) | 9(2.7) | 116(17.3) |
| Merchant | 33(9.9) | 3(0.9) | 36(5.4) |
| Others** | 12(3.6) | 4(1.2) | 16(2.4) |
**students, Daily Laborers, preachers