TABLE 1.
Characteristics of study participants
| Characteristics | Total sample pregnant women (n = 80) | Randomization group 1 (n = 40) | Randomization group 2 (n = 40) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 26.3 ± 6.0 | 26.3 ± 5.9 | 26.3 ± 6.1 |
| Matrimonial status, n (%) | |||
| Married | 76 (95%) | 38 (95%) | 38 (95%) |
| Cohabitation | 2 (2.5%) | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Not married | 2 (2.5%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (5%) |
| School attendance, n (%) | |||
| None | 52 (65%) | 23 (57.5%) | 29 (72.5%) |
| Primary | 17 (21%) | 11 (27.5%) | 6 (15%) |
| Secondary | 11 (14%) | 6 (15%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| Higher education | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Household size, number of people (mean ± SD) | 6.2 ± 3.4 | 5.9 ± 3.9 | 6.5 ± 3.0 |
| Household size, number of children <5 years old | 1.2 ± 1.1 | 1.2 ± 1.0 | 1.2 ± 1.1 |
| Village, n (%) | |||
| Boni | 40 (50%) | 20 (50%) | 20 (50%) |
| Kari | 40 (50%) | 20 (50%) | 20 (50%) |
| Religion, n (%) | |||
| Animist | 34 (43%) | 15 (37.5%) | 19 (47.5%) |
| Christian | 25 (31%) | 14 (35%) | 11 (27.5%) |
| Muslim | 21 (26%) | 11 (27.5%) | 10 (25%) |
| Gestational age in months (mean ± SD) | 5.4 ± 1.9 a | 5.5 ± 1.9 | 5.4 ± 2.0 |
| First pregnancy, n (%) | 18 (23%) | 10 (25%) | 8 (20%) |
| At least one previous foetal death, n (%) | 11 (14%) | 5 (12.5%) | 6 (15%) |
| At least one previous child death, n (%) | 15 (19%) | 10 (25%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| Number of children (mean ± SD) | 1.9 ± 1.7 | 1.8 ± 1.8 | 2.0 ± 1.6 |
| Number of children <5 years old | 0.6 ± 0.6 | 0.7 ± 0.6 | 0.5 ± 0.5 |
| Number of pregnancy consultations (mean ± SD) | 1.5 ± 1.1 | 1.7 ± 1.1 | 1.3 ± 1.0 |
Note: Eight women did not know their gestational age.
a
Mean ± SD for 72 women.