Table 2.
Relationship between ANC visits, individual factors and use of preventive measures
| ≤ 3 ANC visits (n = 126) | ≥ 4 ANC visits (n = 316) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Age in years, median [IQR] |
24 [20–29] |
26 [21–30] |
| - <20 years, n(%) |
29 (23.0) |
51 (16.1) |
| - 20–25 years, n (%) |
43 (34.1) |
80 (25.3) |
| - >25 years, n (%) |
54 (42.9) |
185 (58.6) |
|
Primigravidae, n (%) |
17 (13.5) |
68 (21.5) |
|
Multigravidae, n (%) |
109 (86.5) |
248 (78.5) |
|
Education status, n (%) |
|
|
| - None |
1 (0.8) |
17 (5.3) |
| - Primary school |
21 (16.7) |
41 (13.0) |
| - Secondary school |
97 (77.0) |
210 (66.5) |
| - High school |
7 (5.5) |
48 (15.2) |
|
Marital status, n (%) |
|
|
| - Single |
5 (4.0) |
38 (12.0) |
| - Married |
121 (96.0) |
278 (88.0) |
|
IPTp-SP, n (%) |
104 (82.5) |
268 (84.8) |
| 1 dose IPTp-SP, n (%) |
49 (47.1) |
69 (25.7) |
| ≥2 doses IPTp-SP, n (%) |
55 (52.9) |
199 (74.3) |
| Bed net use, n (%) | 82 (65.1) | 179 (56.6) |