Table 1.
Socio-demographic and Obstetric characteristics of parturients in latent and active phase of labor (N = 500)
| Characteristics | Latent phase n (%) | Active phase n (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age | ||
| <20 |
26 (10.4) |
34 (13.6) |
| 20-35 |
222 (88.8) |
208 (83.2) |
| >35 |
2 (.8) |
8 (3.2) |
|
Level of education | ||
| No formal education |
6 (2.4) |
12 (4.8) |
| Primary education |
179 (71.6) |
199 (79.6) |
| Secondary education |
65 (26.0) |
39 (15.6) |
|
Gravidity | ||
| Primigravida |
120 (33.9) |
234 (66.1) |
| Multigravida |
130 (89.0) |
16 (11.0) |
|
Parity | ||
| 0 |
122 (48.8) |
88 (35.2) |
| 2-4 |
120 (48.0) |
148 (58.8) |
| ≥5 | 8 (3.2) | 15 (6.0) |