Table 3.
Demographic characteristics of respondents
| Characteristic | Total (n = 27) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age and number of children | ||
| Age (years) (Median/Range): 34/22–60 (n = 25) | N/A | N/A |
| Age 20–29 | 9 | 33.3 |
| Age 30–39 | 8 | 29.6 |
| Age 40–49 | 4 | 14.8 |
| Age 50–59 | 3 | 11.1 |
| Age 60–69 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Unknown | 2 | 7.4 |
| Number of children (Mean/Range): 3.24/1–11 (n = 25) | N/A | N/A |
| District | ||
| Kilombero | 1 | 3.7 |
| Kilosa and Gairo (one district at time of study) | 10 | 37.0 |
| Morogoro Rural | 2 | 7.4 |
| Mvomero | 8 | 29.6 |
| Ulaya | 6 | 22.2 |
| Distance from health center | ||
| Near (< 3 km) | 12 | 44.4 |
| Far (> 3 km) | 15 | 55.6 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 23 | 85.2 |
| Single | 1 | 3.7 |
| Engaged | 1 | 3.7 |
| Not reported | 2 | 7.4 |
| Level of education | ||
| Started primary school | 3 | 11.1 |
| Completed primary school | 17 | 63.0 |
| Completed secondary school | 3 | 11.1 |
| No formal education | 3 | 11.1 |
| Not reported | 1 | 3.7 |
| Delivery location of most recent birth | ||
| Health facility | 22 | 81.5 |
| Home | 2 | 7.4 |
| En route to facility (birth before arrival) | 3 | 11.1 |