Table 1 Socio-demographic and reproductive characteristics (N = 764)
From: Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda
Characteristics | Number (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
County | Â | Â |
Kashari | 389 | 51.7 |
Rwampara | 375 | 48.3 |
Location of residence | Â | Â |
Rural | 641 | 77.2 |
Semi-urban | 123 | 22.8 |
Age (years) | Â | Â |
<25 | 303 | 39.6 |
≥25 | 461 | 60.4 |
Marital status | Â | Â |
Not married | 37 | 4.6 |
Married | 726 | 95.4 |
Education level | Â | Â |
Less than secondary (low) | 588 | 75.3 |
≥Secondary (high) | 175 | 24.7 |
Occupation | Â | Â |
Irregular income | 605 | 76.5 |
Regular income | 157 | 23.5 |
Religion | Â | Â |
Christians | 734 | 94.5 |
Others | 29 | 5.5 |
Household assets ownership | Â | Â |
Low (0-1) | 214 | 27.0 |
High (≥ 2) | 550 | 73.0 |
Parity | Â | Â |
1 | 163 | 21.5 |
2-4 | 355 | 46.2 |
≥5 | 246 | 32.3 |
ANC Attendance | Â | Â |
<4 visits | 247 | 32.4 |
≥ 4 visits | 517 | 67.6 |
Travel time to health facility | Â | Â |
<1 hour | 418 | 59.9 |
≥1 hour | 339 | 40.1 |