Table 2.
Reproductive History among women in the reproductive age group (15-49) using contraception in health facilities in Shashemene town, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, 2012
| Characteristics | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age at marriage (n = 366) | ||
| <18 | 190 | 51.9 |
| ≥18 | 176 | 48.1 |
| Age at delivery (n = 317) | ||
| <18 | 44 | 13.9 |
| ≥18 | 273 | 86.1 |
| Number of pregnancy (n = 362) | ||
| One/two | 145 | 40.1 |
| Three/four | 112 | 30.9 |
| Five or more | 105 | 29.0 |
| Number of living children (n = 310) | ||
| One/two | 133 | 42.9 |
| Three/four | 95 | 30.6 |
| Four or more | 82 | 26.5 |
| Do you want to have any more children? (n = 310) | ||
| Yes | 201 | 64.8 |
| No | 109 | 35.2 |
| Ideal number of children you want (n = 201) | ||
| 1-3 | 131 | 65.2 |
| 4 or more | 45 | 22.4 |
| Depend on God | 2 | 1.0 |
| Depend on husband | 23 | 11.4 |
| When you want to have any more children? (n = 201) | ||
| Less than two years | 29 | 14.4 |
| Two years and above | 172 | 85.6 |
| Number of abortion (n = 45) | ||
| One | 35 | 77.8 |
| Two and above | 10 | 22.2 |