Table 1.
Characteristics of the study sample of women, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania, July–August 2016.
| Participant Characteristic | Mean (SD) | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 31.6 (12.2) | |
| 18–30 | 47 (57.3) | |
| >30 | 26 (31.7) | |
| Unknown age | 9 (11.0) | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.4 (4.2) | |
| Underweight (<18.5) | 2 (2.4) | |
| Normal (18.5–25) | 55 (67.1) | |
| Overweight (>25) | 27 (32.9) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/with partner | 61 (74.4) | |
| Unmarried/Single | 21 (25.6) | |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmer | 78 (95.1) | |
| Other | 4 (4.9) | |
| Primary Language | ||
| Swahili | 3 (3.7) | |
| Sukuma | 77 (93.9) | |
| Other | 2 (2.4) | |
| Overall Personal Health Rating | ||
| Poor/Fair | 50 (61.0) | |
| Good/Very Good/Excellent | 32 (39.0) | |
| Parity | 4.0 (2.5) | |
| 0–3 children | 45 (54.9) | |
| ≥4 children | 37 (45.1) | |
| Number of lifetime pregnancies | 4.4 (3.1) | |
| None | 3 (3.7) | |
| 1–2 pregnancies | 13 (15.9) | |
| 3–4 pregnancies | 33 (40.2) | |
| ≥5 pregnancies | 33 (40.2) | |
| Age at first child (n = 66) | 18.1 (2.2) | |
| 13–19 years | 42 (63.6) | |
| ≥19 years | 24 (36.4) | |
BMI = body mass index.