Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of women who delivered in the last 12 months in Simada district of Amhara region, Ethiopia
| Variables | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| < 20 | 19 | 5.5 |
| 20–34 | 224 | 64.7 |
| ≥ 35 | 103 | 29.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| In union | 318 | 91.9 |
| Not in union | 28 | 8.1 |
| Education | ||
| No formal education | 183 | 52.9 |
| Primary education | 113 | 32.7 |
| Secondary and above | 50 | 14.5 |
| Occupation | ||
| House maker | 319 | 92.2 |
| Student | 12 | 3.5 |
| Government employee | 15 | 4.3 |
| Monthly household income (ETB) | ||
| < 1800 | 161 | 46.5 |
| ≥ 1800 | 185 | 53.5 |
| Husband education | ||
| No formal education | 168 | 48.6 |
| Primary education | 112 | 32.4 |
| Secondary and above | 66 | 19.1 |
| Husband occupation | ||
| Government employee | 31 | 9.0 |
| Farmer | 287 | 82.9 |
| Merchant | 14 | 4.0 |
| Daily laborers | 14 | 4.0 |