Table 2.
Reproductive characteristics of women who sought abortion service in Amhara region referral hospitals (n = 416).
| Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of menses | ||
| Regular | 268 | 64.4 |
| Irregular | 148 | 35.6 |
| Got pregnant before | ||
| It is my first time | 248 | 59.6 |
| Pregnant before | 168 | 40.4 |
| Gravidity | ||
| 1–3 | 333 | 80.0 |
| 4–6 | 60 | 14.4 |
| ≥7 | 23 | 5.6 |
| Parity | ||
| 0 | 220 | 52.9 |
| 1 | 69 | 16.6 |
| 2 | 52 | 12.5 |
| ≥3 | 75 | 18.0 |
| Number of live births | ||
| 0 | 232 | 55.7 |
| 1 | 74 | 17.8 |
| 2 | 49 | 11.8 |
| ≥3 | 61 | 14.7 |