Table 1.
Background characteristics of clients exiting maternity units
| Background characteristics | Clients who participated in the study (adhered to IPTp and delivered at study facilities) N = 384 | Clients who did not participate in the study but delivered at the study facilities N = 685 | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Age (years) | |||
| 14-19 |
80 (20.8%) |
152 (22.2%) |
|
| 20-29 |
233 (60.7%) |
433 (63.2%) |
|
| 30-50 |
71 (18.5%) |
100 (14.6%) |
X2 = 2.8, P =0.25 |
|
Education level | |||
| None |
8 (2.1%) |
24 (3.5%) |
|
| Primary |
192 (50.0%) |
314 (45.8%) |
|
| Secondary |
166 (43.2%) |
301 (43.9%) |
|
| Tertiary (Technical/University) |
18 (4.7%) |
46 (6.8%) |
X2 = 9, P =0.19 |
|
Marital Status | |||
| Single |
28 (7.3%) |
81 (11.8%) |
|
| Married |
265 (69.0%) |
541 (79.0%) |
|
| Cohabiting |
80 (20.8%) |
48 (7.0%) |
|
| Widowed/Separated | 11 (2.9%) | 15 (2.2%) | X2 = 52, P = 0.000 |