Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristic of the respondents in Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016 (n = 456).
| Socio-demographic variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 375 | 82.2 |
| Muslim | 67 | 14.6 |
| Catholic and Protestant | 14 | 3.2 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 414 | 90.9 |
| Single | 26 | 5.6 |
| Divorced/Widowed | 16 | 3.5 |
| Mothers' Educational Level | ||
| No formal education | 121 | 26.6 |
| Primary education(1–8 grade) | 147 | 32.2 |
| Secondary education(9–12 grade) | 104 | 22.8 |
| Diploma and above | 84 | 18.4 |
| Husband/partner Educational level | ||
| No formal education | 60 | 14.4 |
| Primary education(1–8 grade) | 85 | 20.4 |
| Secondary education(9–12 grade) | 114 | 27.4 |
| Diploma and above | 157 | 37.8 |
| Mothers' Occupation | ||
| Housewife | 241 | 52.8 |
| Public Civil servant | 78 | 17.2 |
| Daily laborer | 77 | 16.8 |
| Merchant | 60 | 13.2 |
| Average household income | ||
| ≥ 1500 ETB | 310 | 67.9 |
| < 1500 ETB | 146 | 32.1 |
| Distance to nearby health facility in Minute | ||
| ≤ 30 minutes | 409 | 89.6 |
| > 30 minutes | 47 | 10.4 |
ETB: Ethiopian Birr