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. 2018 Jun 1;13(6):e0198098. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198098

Table 1. Characteristics of participants (n = 18).

Characteristic Number, n (%)
Age in years
    18–25 6 (33.3)
    26–35 10 (55.6)
    36–39 2 (11.1)
Age at first pregnancy in years
    Below 18 4 (22.2)
    18 and above 14 (77.8)
Level of education status
    Primary school education 13 (72.2)
    Secondary school education 5 (27.8)
Occupation
    Employed 4 (22.2)
    Business 8 (44.4)
    Housewife 6 (33.4)
Marital status
    Married and living with a partner 13 (72.2)
    Never married but living with a partner 5 (27.8)
Where did they grow up?
    This commune 2 (11.1)
    Another place in the village 16 (88.9)
Living with family of partner
    Yes 5 (27.8)
    No 13 (72.2)
Number of living children
    0 5 (27.8)
    1 7 (38.9)
    2 or more 6 (33.3)
Physical violence during pregnancy
    a) Slapped or thrown something at that could hurt 11 (61.1)
    b) Pushed or shoved or pulled your hair 8 (44.4)
    c) Hit with his fist or with something else that could hurt 4 (22.2)
    d) Kicked, dragged or beaten up 3 (16.7)
    e) Choked or burnt on purpose 1 (5.6)
    f) Threatened to use or actually used a weapon 3 (16.7)
Disclosed to the natal family the experience of violence
    Yes 10 (55.6)
    No 8 (44.4)