Table 1. Demographic characteristics of women among different regions (n = 308) (From Chi-square test).
| Characteristics | Most developed regions (N = 96) | Developed regions (N = 106) | Less developed regions (N = 106) | Total frequency | χ 2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||||
| <34 | 0(0.0) | 30(28.3) | 2(1.9) | 32(10.4) | 73.717 | <0.001 |
| 35–44 | 28(29.2) | 44(41.5) | 34(32.1) | 106(34.4) | ||
| 45–54 | 54(56.2) | 24(22.6) | 48(45.3) | 126(40.9) | ||
| 55–64 | 14 (14.6) | 8(7.5) | 22(20.8) | 44(14.3) | ||
| Education level | ||||||
| Junior college or higher | 8(8.3) | 10(9.4) | 0(0.0) | 18(5.8) | 79.585 | <0.001 |
| Senior/Technical school | 10(10.4) | 12(11.3) | 10(9.4) | 32(10.4) | ||
| Junior high school | 68(70.8) | 72(67.9) | 36(34.0) | 176(57.1) | ||
| Primary school or Illiteracy | 10(10.4) | 12(11.3) | 60(56.6) | 82(26.6) | ||
| Received advice from doctors | ||||||
| Yes | 38(39.6) | 56(52.8) | 30(28.3) | 124(40.3) | 13.284 | 0.001 |
| No | 58(60.4) | 50(47.2) | 76(71.7) | 184(59.7) |