Table 3.

Psychosocial characteristic (in last 6 months) among mothers who have postnatal care, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, 2018

Variable	Category	Frequency	Percent (%)
Serious illness injury or assault during pregnancy	Yes	42	13.6
	No	266	86.4
Close relative serious illness, injury or assault	Yes	60	19.5
	No	248	80.5
Died spouse, parent or child	Yes	59	19.2
	No	249	80.8
Died Family or close relative	Yes	62	20.1
	No	246	79.9
Major financial crisis	Yes	37	12.0
	No	271	88.0
Sacked from job	Yes	12	3.9
	No	296	96.1
Unemployed/not able to work	Yes	41	13.3
	No	267	86.7
Separation due to marital difficulty	Yes	42	13.6
	No	266	86.4
Broken off a steady relationship	Yes	33	10.7
	No	275	89.3
Serious problem with close friend, neighbor /relative	Yes	37	12
	No	271	88
Lost / stolen property which mattered a lot	Yes	30	9.7
	No	278	90.3
Any problems with police/court	Yes	18	5.8
	No	290	94.2
Emotional violence	Yes	26	8.4
	No	282	91.6
Physical violence	Yes	40	13
	No	268	87
Who physically violate you	Boy friend	21	52.5
	Family member	8	20
	Stranger	11	27.5
Forced sexual activity	Yes	35	11.4
	No	273	88.6
Who forced you for sexual activity	Boy friend	15	37.5
	Family member	2	5
	Stranger	18	45