Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants from a survey of mothers attending 6 well-child clinics in Kinshasa
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years: median (IQR) |
|
25 (20. 3) |
|
Marital status |
|
|
| Single |
12 |
18.2 |
| Married |
24 |
36.4 |
| Live-in boyfriend |
30 |
45.5 |
|
Education |
|
|
| Primary |
9 |
13.6 |
| Secondary |
49 |
74.2 |
| University |
8 |
12.1 |
|
Occupation |
|
|
| Home/neighborhood small trade |
37 |
56.1 |
| Market small trade |
11 |
16.7 |
| Salaried (paid job) |
4 |
6.1 |
| Sewing |
4 |
6.1 |
| Hairdresser |
7 |
10.6 |
| Student |
2 |
3.0 |
| Farm work |
1 |
1.5 |
|
Number of surviving children: |
|
2 (1,3) |
| 1 |
25 |
37.9 |
| 2 |
18 |
27.3 |
| 3 |
14 |
21.2 |
| 4+ |
9 |
13.7 |
|
Previous child loss |
|
|
| Yes |
3 |
4.5 |
| No |
63 |
95.5 |
|
Child age in months: median (IQR) |
|
3 (2,4) |
| 1 |
9 |
13.6 |
| 2 |
17 |
25.8 |
| 3 |
16 |
24.2 |
| 4 |
13 |
19.7 |
| 5 |
10 |
15.2 |
| 6 | 1 | 1.5 |
Abbreviation: IQR Interquartile range.