Table 2.
Frequency distribution of respondents by history of index pregnancy and past gynaecological/obstetric history among respondents.
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of pregnancy in months (N = 313) | ||
| First trimester (1–3 months) | 51 | 16.3 |
| Second trimester (4–6 months) | 92 | 29.4 |
| Third trimester (7–9 months) | 170 | 54.3 |
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| Was the pregnancy expected (planned)? (N = 313) | ||
| Yes | 236 | 75.4 |
| No | 77 | 24.6 |
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| Coexisting medical conditions (N = 305) | ||
| Hypertension | 2 | 0.7 |
| Diabetes | 1 | 0.3 |
| HIV | 5 | 1.6 |
| Others∗ | 4 | 1.3 |
| No coexisting condition | 293 | 96.1 |
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| Gravidity (N = 309) | ||
| Primigravida | 71 | 23.0 |
| Multigravida | 238 | 77.0 |
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| Parity (N = 307) | ||
| Nullipara | 91 | 29.6 |
| Primipara | 93 | 30.3 |
| Multipara | 123 | 40.1 |
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| Abortions/miscarriages (N = 303) | ||
| None | 218 | 71.9 |
| One or more | 85 | 28.1 |
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| Sex of baby | ||
| Male | 172 | 47.9 |
| Female | 187 | 52.1 |
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| Mode of deliveries | ||
| Caesarian section | 10 | 2.8 |
| Vaginal delivery | 349 | 97.2 |
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| Babies' weight | ||
| Low birth weight (<2.5 kg) | 6 | 1.7 |
| Normal weight (2.5–4.0 kg) | 351 | 97.8 |
| High birth weight (>4.0 kg) | 2 | 0.6 |
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| Breastfed? | ||
| Yes | 359 | 100.0 |
| No | 0 | 0.0 |
∗Sickle cell, epilepsy, and UTI.