Table 2.
Maternal-infant related characteristics among mothers who had 6-12 months infants in Wolaita Zone, Boditi Town, Southern Ethiopia, 2018.
| VARIABLES N=403 | FREQUENCY (n) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of under 5 children | ||
| One | 236 | 58.6 |
| Two | 123 | 30.5 |
| Three and above | 44 | 10.9 |
| Birth order of this infant | ||
| First | 188 | 46.7 |
| Second | 86 | 21.3 |
| Third | 67 | 16.6 |
| Fourth and above | 62 | 15.4 |
| Birth interval from the preceding birth | ||
| First Pregnancy | 188 | 46.7 |
| ≤3 years | 167 | 41.4 |
| >3 years | 48 | 11.9 |
| ANC service utilization | ||
| No | 78 | 19.4 |
| Yes | 325 | 80.6 |
| Number of ANC visits | ||
| Never Had | 78 | 19.4 |
| Once | 26 | 6.5 |
| Two times | 85 | 21.1 |
| Three times | 81 | 20.1 |
| Four times and above | 133 | 33.0 |
| Counseling on infant feeding during ANC visit | ||
| No | 91 | 28 |
| Yes | 234 | 72 |
| Place of delivery | ||
| Home | 104 | 25.8 |
| Health Institutions | 299 | 74.2 |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Normal/Vaginal | 339 | 84.1 |
| Cesarean section | 64 | 15.9 |
| Counseling regarding infant feeding during PNC | ||
| No | 35 | 8.7 |
| Yes | 225 | 55.8 |
ANC: antenatal care. PNC: postnatal care.