Table 2.
Infant and maternal health service utilization characteristics of study participants in Motta town, East Gojjam zone, Ethiopia, 2015
| Variable | Response (n = 423) | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex of infant | Male | 180 | 44.4 |
| Female | 225 | 55.6 | |
| Age of infant | 0-60 days | 55 | 13.6 |
| 61-120 days | 119 | 29.4 | |
| 121-180 days | 231 | 57.0 | |
| Birth order | First | 110 | 27.2 |
| Second and above | 294 | 73.8 | |
| Birth interval | Up to three years | 236 | 58.3 |
| Three years and above | 169 | 41.7 | |
| Antenatal care (n = 405) | Yes | 349 | 86.2 |
| Counseling related breastfeeding during antenatal follow up (n = 349) | Yes | 206 | 59.0 |
| Place of birth | Health facility | 338 | 83.5 |
| Home | 67 | 16.5 | |
| Mode of delivery | Vaginal /normal | 367 | 90.6 |
| Caeserian section | 38 | 9.4 | |
| Postnatal care (n = 405) | Yes | 197 | 48.6 |
| Counseling regarding to breastfeeding during postnatal care (n = 197) | Yes | 186 | 94.4 |