Table 1. Comparison of different indicators (i.e. dependent variables) by spatial (rural versus urban) and social (poorest versus richest) groups based on BDHS 2011.
| Indicators | Urban (%) | Rural (%) | Urban/rural ratio | P | Richest | Poorest | Richest/poorest ratio | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at first marriage: ≥ 18 years | 29.1 | 18.3 | 1.59 | < 0.001 | 37.3 | 12.7 | 2.93*** | < 0.001 | |
| Ideal number of children: ≤ 2 children | 86.6 | 79.7 | 1.09 | < 0.001 | 86.3 | 77.3 | 1.12*** | < 0.001 | |
| Received adequate (≥ 4) ANC visits for the most recent child: yes | 43.3 | 18.0 | 2.41 | < 0.001 | 53.1 | 9.0 | 5.90*** | < 0.001 | |
| Delivered most recent child at any healthcare facility: yes | 46.5 | 20.4 | 2.28 | < 0.001 | 57.6 | 9.0 | 6.40*** | < 0.001 | |
| Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2): yes | 13.3 | 27.0 | 0.49 | < 0.001 | 8.3 | 38.8 | 0.21*** | < 0.001 | |
| Overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2): yes | 28.5 | 12.1 | 2.34 | < 0.001 | 36.3 | 5.1 | 7.12*** | < 0.001 |
*** P < 0.001, *P < 0.05 (based on Chi-square test for equality of proportions)