Table 4 Women’s knowledge on preconception care component in Adet, West Gojjam, Northwestern Ethiopia, 2016 (n = 422)
Variables | Frequency(N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Take folic acid | ||
Yes | 66 | 15.6 |
No | 356 | 84.4 |
Weight should be maintained | ||
Yes | 123 | 29.1 |
No | 299 | 70.9 |
Modify diet | ||
Yes | 113 | 26.9 |
No | 309 | 73.1 |
Regular exercise | ||
Yes | 80 | 19.9 |
No | 342 | 80.1 |
Substance should be avoided | ||
Yes | 133 | 31.5 |
No | 289 | 68.5 |
Avoid cigarette smoking | ||
Yes | 127 | 30.1 |
No | 295 | 69.9 |
Avoid alcohol consumption | ||
Yes | 119 | 28.2 |
No | 303 | 71.8 |
Avoid illicit drugs | ||
Yes | 101 | 23.9 |
No | 321 | 76.1 |
Create healthy environment | ||
Yes | 123 | 29.1 |
No | 299 | 70.9 |
Free from environmental radiation | ||
Yes | 103 | 24.4 |
No | 319 | 75.6 |
Free from environmental chemical | ||
Yes | 100 | 23.7 |
No | 322 | 76.3 |
Free from stressors | ||
Yes | 106 | 25.1 |
No | 316 | 74.9 |
Total | 422 | 100. |