Table 2.
Obstetric characteristics of women of reproductive age group, Wolaita Sodo town, Wolaita zone, Ethiopia; 2018 (n = 495)
| VARIABLES | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal status | ||
| Pregnant | 245 | 49.5 |
| Recently delivered | 250 | 50.5 |
| First pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 95 | 19.8 |
| No | 397 | 80.2 |
| Total No of pregnancy | ||
| Primigravida (1) | 98 | 19.8 |
| Multigravida (2–4) | 361 | 72.9 |
| Grand multigravida (≥5) | 36 | 7.3 |
| Parity | ||
| Nulliparous (0) | 21 | 4.2 |
| Primiparous (1) | 139 | 28.1 |
| Multiparous (2–4) | 311 | 62.8 |
| Grand multiparous (≥5) | 24 | 4.8 |
| Planned/unplanned pregnancy | ||
| Unplanned | 155 | 31.3 |
| planned | 340 | 68.7 |
| ANC visits for current pregnancy | ||
| < 4 | 353 | 71.3 |
| ≥ 4 visits | 142 | 28.7 |
| Counseled on where to go if health problems happen | ||
| No | 327 | 66.1 |
| Yes | 168 | 33.9 |
| Counseled to arrange blood donors | ||
| No | 403 | 81.4 |
| Yes | 92 | 18.6 |
| Counseled on saving funds | ||
| No | 335 | 67.7 |
| Yes | 160 | 32.3 |
| Counseled on identifying SBA | ||
| No | 338 | 68.3 |
| Yes | 157 | 31.7 |
| Partners and/or Family counseled on BPCR | ||
| No | 411 | 83.0 |
| Yes | 84 | 17.0 |
| Discussion with partner about BPCR | ||
| No | 199 | 40.2 |
| Yes | 296 | 59.8 |
| Counseled on Arrangement of transportation | ||
| No | 213 | 43.0 |
| Yes | 282 | 57.0 |
| Counseled on place of delivery | ||
| No | 95 | 19.2 |
| Yes | 400 | 80.8 |
| History of family planning use | ||
| No | 129 | 26.1 |
| Yes | 366 | 73.9 |
| History of abortion | ||
| Yes | 24 | 4.8 |
| No | 471 | 95.2 |
| History of stillbirth | ||
| Yes | 15 | 3.0 |
| No | 480 | 97.0 |
| Previous pregnancy/childbirth complications | ||
| Yes | 50 | 10.1 |
| No | 445 | 89.9 |
| Partners and/or families counseled about BPCR | ||
| No | 359 | 72.5 |
| Yes | 136 | 27.5 |
| Discussion about BPCR with partner’s | ||
| No | 148 | 29.9 |
| Yes | 347 | 70.1 |
| Partner’s plan for place of delivery | ||
| Not planned | 96 | 19.4 |
| Home | 31 | 6.3 |
| Health institution | 368 | 74.3 |
SBA Skill Birth Attendance