Table 1. Percentage distribution of background characteristics of studied group (N = 428).
| Characteristics | Number (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs.) | ||
| Less than 20 | 33 | 7.7 |
| 20–24 | 0 | 0 |
| 25–29 | 165 | 38.5 |
| 30–34 | 145 | 33.9 |
| 35–39 | 65 | 15.2 |
| Equal or more than 40 | 20 | 4.6 |
| Education level | ||
| No formal education | 5 | 1.2 |
| Primary school education | 25 | 5.8 |
| Secondary school education | 124 | 29.0 |
| College/University | 274 | 65.0 |
| Occupation | ||
| Housewife | 34 | 7.9 |
| Government employee | 123 | 28.7 |
| Private institution employee | 144 | 33.6 |
| Self employed | 127 | 23.7 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/Cohabiting | 387 | 90.4 |
| Single | 41 | 9.6 |
| Duration in relationship | ||
| Less than 1 year | 43 | 10 |
| 1–5 years | 249 | 58.2 |
| 6–10 years | 98 | 22.9 |
| More than 10 years | 38 | 8.9 |
| Attendance of antenatal visits | ||
| Once | 6 | 1.4 |
| Twice | 26 | 6.1 |
| Three times | 29 | 6.8 |
| Four or more times | 367 | 85.7 |