Table 2.
Sociodemographic characteristics of men interviewed (n = 20)
| Characteristic | Skilled Birth Attendant (n) | Untrained Dhatri (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of respondent (years) | ||
| 20-29 | 5 | 4 |
| 30-39 | 5 | 3 |
| 40 + | 0 | 3 |
| Age of youngest child (months) | ||
| < 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1-5 | 8 | 6 |
| 6 + | 1 | 4 |
| Number of children | ||
| 1 | 5 | 0 |
| > 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Child deaths | ||
| None | 7 | 6 |
| 1-2 | 3 | 4 |
| Education | ||
| None | 2 | 5 |
| Class 1-4 | 5 | 2 |
| Class 5-9 | 3 | 3 |
| Occupation | ||
| Agricultural laborer | 7 | 6 |
| Other | 3 | 4 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Bengali | 8 | 8 |
| Garo | 1 | 1 |
| Hajong | 1 | 1 |
| Religion | ||
| Muslim | 7 | 7 |
| Hindu | 2 | 2 |
| Christian | 1 | 1 |
| Approximate monthly income per household (Taka and USD) | ||
| 1,000-2,499 [12-31 USD] | 4 | 4 |
| 2,500-3,200 [32-39 USD] | 6 | 6 |
| Approximate monthly income per family member (Taka and USD) | ||
| 250-649 [3-8 USD] | 4 | 8 |
| 650-1,100 [9-13 USD] | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to closest health facility (km) | ||
| 5-6.9 | 7 | 6 |
| 7-10 | 3 | 4 |