Table 1.
Men N=23 (50%) |
Women N=23 (50%) |
|
---|---|---|
Mean age, years (range) | 42 (23–63) | 32 (20–42) |
Education* | ||
Less than primary school | 13 (59%) | 13 (59%) |
Completed primary school | 2 (9%) | 5 (23%) |
Above primary school | 7 (32%) | 4 (18%) |
Number of live children, (range) | 5.7 (2–14) | 3.7 (1–6) |
Mean length of marriage, years (range) | 10 (1–20) | 10 (1–20) |
Polygamous marriage | 16 (47%) | 15 (42%) |
Desire for more children* | ||
No | 12 (54%) | 15 (68%) |
Yes, now | 3 (14%) | 1 (5%) |
Yes, future | 7 (32%) | 6 (27%) |
Notes:
data not complete for all participants