Table 2.
Distribution of maternal socio-demographic characteristics
| Variable | Count (N) 150 | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| ≤ 20 | 20 | 13.3 |
| 21–30 | 71 | 47.3 |
| ≥ 31 | 59 | 39.3 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 108 | 72 |
| Single | 41 | 27.3 |
| Divorced | 1 | 0.7 |
| Residence | ||
| Within Ho Municipality | 52 | 34.7 |
| Outside Ho Municipality | 98 | 65.3 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Ewes | 136 | 90.7 |
| Akan | 9 | 6 |
| Northern descent | 5 | 3.3 |
| Religion | ||
| Christianity | 142 | 94.7 |
| Islam | 6 | 4 |
| Traditional African Belief | 2 | 1.3 |
| Educational level | ||
| No formal education | 12 | 8 |
| Primary | 18 | 12 |
| JSS | 59 | 39.3 |
| SSS | 35 | 23.3 |
| Tertiary | 26 | 17.3 |
| Employment | ||
| Employed | 122 | 81.3 |
| Unemployed | 28 | 18.7 |