Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of mothers and children in rural Atakumosa-west district, Osun State, Nigeria- September 2013
| Variables/characteristics | Frequency (n = 750) | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age-group (years) | ||
| < 20 | 39 | 5.2 |
| 20–29 | 415 | 55.3 |
| 30–39 | 251 | 33.5 |
| ≥ 40 | 45 | 6.0 |
| Education | ||
| No formal education | 23 | 3.1 |
| Completed primary | 172 | 22.9 |
| Completed secondary | 402 | 55.3 |
| Post secondary | 153 | 20.4 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 706 | 94.1 |
| Single | 27 | 3.7 |
| Divorced/widowed | 17 | 2.2 |
| Children age-group (months) | ||
| 12–15 | 133 | 23.5 |
| 16–19 | 170 | 30.1 |
| 20–23 | 262 | 46.4 |
| Sex of child | ||
| Male | 372 | 49.6 |
| Female | 378 | 50.4 |
| Childs’ birth order | ||
| 1 | 233 | 31.3 |
| 2 | 216 | 29.0 |
| ≥ 3 | 296 | 39.7 |
| Place of birth | ||
| Health facility | 611 | 81.5 |
| Non-health facility | 139 | 18.5 |