Table 1.
Percentage distribution of respondents by background characteristics, n = 378
| Background characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Agea | 26.76(4.50) |
| 18–25 years | 164(43.4) |
| > = 26 years | 214(56.6) |
| Residence | |
| Rural | 238(63) |
| Urban | 140(37) |
| Marital status | |
| Divorced | 15(4) |
| married | 363(96) |
| Educational status | |
| No education | 225(59.5) |
| Primary education (grades 1–8) | 87(23) |
| High school and above (> = grade 9) | 66(17.5) |
| Parity | |
| One | 112(29.6) |
| Two to four | 206(54.5) |
| Five and above | 60(15.9) |
| ANC use for the recent birth | |
| No | 69(18.3) |
| Yes | 309(81.7) |
| Intension of place of delivery | |
| Home | 42(11.1) |
| Health facility | 336(88.9) |
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