Table 4.
Comparison of socioeconomic and demographic risk factors for maternal and nonmaternal deaths
| Characteristics | Maternal death frequency (%) | Nonmaternal death frequency (%) | Total | Chi-square (χ2) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | |||||
| ≤19 | 1 (1.3) | 14 (5.3) | 15 (4.4) | 15.59 | 0.001* |
| 20–29 | 22 (29.3) | 54 (20.4) | 76 (22.4) | ||
| 30–39 | 43 (57.3) | 112 (42.3) | 155 (45.6) | ||
| 40–49 | 9 (12.0) | 85 (32.1) | 94 (27.7) | ||
| Total | 75 | 265 | 340 | ||
| Marital status | |||||
| Married | 52 (69.3) | 171 (64.5) | 223 (65.6) | 1.58 | 0.664 |
| Single | 22 (29.3) | 87 (32.8) | 109 (32.1) | ||
| Divorced | 0 (0.0) | 4 (1.5) | 4 (1.2) | ||
| Widowed | 1 (1.3) | 3 (1.1) | 4 (1.2) | ||
| Total | 75 | 265 | 340 | ||
| Occupation | |||||
| Business | 26 (34.7) | 121 (45.7) | 147 (43.2) | 21.23 | 0.001* |
| Civil servant | 7 (9.3) | 52 (19.6) | 59 (17.4) | ||
| Farming | 3 (4.0) | 13 (4.9) | 16 (4.7) | ||
| Housewife | 15 (20.0) | 28 (10.6) | 43 (12.7) | ||
| Student | 11 (14.7) | 38 (14.3) | 49 (14.4) | ||
| Unemployed | 13 (17.3) | 13 (4.9) | 26 (7.7) | ||
| Total | 75 | 265 | 340 |
Note:
*
Statistically significant (p<0.05).