Table 2.
Maternal health and anthropometric characteristics of pregnant women in Boricha Woreda, Sidama Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2019
| Variable (N = 497) | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester of pregnancy | ||
| Second trimester | 273 | 54.9 |
| Third trimester | 224 | 45.1 |
| Attend antenatal care | ||
| Yes | 315 | 63.4 |
| No | 182 | 36.6 |
| Parity | ||
| Primiparous | 112 | 22.5 |
| Multiparous | 385 | 77.5 |
| Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy | ||
| Nausea | 282 | 56.7 |
| Vomiting | 148 | 29.8 |
| Both nausea and vomiting | 121 | 24.3 |
| No | 188 | 37.8 |
| Nutritional status | ||
| Well nourished (MUAC ≥ 23 cm) | 325 | 65.4 |
| Under nourished (MUAC < 23 cm) | 172 | 34.6 |