Table 3.
Gestation, Birth and Maternal Characteristics of the Study Participants at Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018 (n=601)
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gestation period | ||
| <37 weeks | 129 | 21.5 |
| ≥37 weeks | 472 | 78.5 |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Normal vaginal delivery | 414 | 68.9 |
| Cesarean section/forceps | 187 | 31.1 |
| Twin | ||
| Yes | 9 | 1.5 |
| No | 592 | 98.5 |
| Admission to NICU | ||
| Yes | 165 | 27.5 |
| No | 436 | 72.5 |
| Child birth weight | ||
| <2500 grams | 31 | 5.2 |
| 2500 3400 grams | 511 | 85 |
| >3400 grams | 59 | 9.8 |
| Exclusive breast feeding | ||
| Yes | 492 | 81.9 |
| No | 109 | 18.1 |
| History of medical visit | ||
| Yes | 317 | 52.7 |
| No | 284 | 47.3 |
| Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 35 | 5.8 |
| No | 566 | 94.2 |
| Maternal systemic illness* during pregnancy | ||
| Yes | 22 | 3.7 |
| No | 579 | 96.3 |
Notes: n = sample size; systemic illness* = diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension.