Table 1.
Distribution of patients according to patient’s characteristics
| Variable | Response | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Age |
< 15 |
2 |
2.9 |
| |
16-30 |
56 |
82.4 |
| |
>30 |
10 |
14.7 |
|
Area of residence |
Urban |
42 |
61.8 |
| |
Rural |
26 |
38.2 |
|
Parity |
Nulliparous |
55 |
80.9 |
| |
1-3 |
10 |
14.7 |
| |
>3 |
3 |
4.4 |
|
Marital status |
Unmarried |
60 |
88.2 |
| |
Married |
8 |
11.8 |
|
Education status |
No formal education |
6 |
8.8 |
| |
Primary |
9 |
13.2 |
| |
Secondary |
48 |
70.6 |
| |
Tertiary |
5 |
7.4 |
|
Occupation |
Employed |
12 |
17.6 |
| |
Unemployed |
56 |
82.4 |
|
Previous history of contraceptive use |
Yes |
10 |
14.7 |
| No |
58 |
85.3 |
|
|
Previous history of induced abortion |
No |
53 |
77.9 |
| 1 |
6 |
8.8 |
|
| |
≥2 |
5 |
7.4 |
| |
Not documented |
4 |
5.9 |
|
Gestational age |
1st Trimester |
14 |
20.6 |
| 2nd Trimester | 54 | 79.4 |