Table 2.
Background characteristics of the women (%)
| Variables | Urban (n = 814) | Rural (n = 1318) |
|---|---|---|
| Age group | ||
| < 20 | 0.6 | 4.2 |
| 20-24 | 12.8 | 41.6 |
| 25-29 | 46.9 | 34.5 |
| 30-34 | 30.0 | 12.9 |
| 35+ | 9.7 | 6.8 |
| Mean age of nullipara (95% CI) | 26.7(26.4-27.0) | 23.5(23.2-23.8) |
| Education | ||
| Secondary or less | 5.9 | 56.7 |
| High school | 31.8 | 26.6 |
| Higher than high school | 62.3 | 16.7 |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmers | 2.5 | 64.4 |
| Office staff | 57.4 | 10.2 |
| Workers | 6.5 | 10.1 |
| Business/services | 20.3 | 10.5 |
| Others | 13.4 | 4.8 |
| Head of household | ||
| Yes | 10.4 | 4.6 |
| No | 89.6 | 95.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 99.1 | 98.1 |
| Unmarried | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| Parity | ||
| 1 | 56.5 | 46.6 |
| 2 | 39.1 | 35.4 |
| 3+ | 4.4 | 18.1 |
| High risk of pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| No | 88.7 | 86.7 |