Table 1.
Percentage distribution of variables in the sample included in the analysis, women, 15–49, Kenya 2008/09 [Unweighted]
| Characteristics | % | Number of cases |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of first ANC | ||
| None | 11.1 | 445 |
| Late | 75.0 | 3011 |
| Early | 13.9 | 558 |
| Frequency of ANC | ||
| None | 11.1 | 445 |
| 1–3 visits | 43.3 | 1740 |
| 4+ visits | 45.6 | 1829 |
| Pregnancy wantedness | ||
| Wanted | 58.3 | 2341 |
| Mistimed | 24.0 | 964 |
| Unwanted | 17.7 | 709 |
| Region | ||
| Nairobi | 8.2 | 328 |
| Central | 9.8 | 393 |
| Coast | 14.3 | 574 |
| Eastern | 12.9 | 517 |
| Nyanza | 17.6 | 708 |
| Rift Valley | 17.0 | 683 |
| Western | 12.6 | 504 |
| North Eastern | 7.7 | 307 |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 73.3 | 2941 |
| Urban | 26.7 | 1073 |
| Education | ||
| None | 18.4 | 739 |
| Primary | 56.2 | 2257 |
| Secondary or higher | 25.4 | 1018 |
| Household wealth | ||
| Poor | 40.9 | 1641 |
| Medium | 32.6 | 1309 |
| Rich | 26.5 | 1064 |
| Marital status | ||
| Never married | 8.6 | 347 |
| Currently married | 82.3 | 3305 |
| Formerly married | 9.1 | 362 |
| Age | ||
| 15–24 | 34.8 | 1397 |
| 25–34 | 45.1 | 1811 |
| 35–49 | 20.1 | 806 |
| Parity | ||
| 1 | 21.8 | 878 |
| 2–4 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| 5 and above | 27.7 | 1110 |
| Working status | ||
| No | 43.9 | 1762 |
| Yes | 56.1 | 2252 |
| Preceding birth interval | ||
| First borns | 21.8 | 878 |
| Less than 25 months | 18.0 | 721 |
| 25–36 months | 24.2 | 972 |
| 37+ months | 36.0 | 1443 |
| Total (N) | 100.0 | 4014 |