Table 1 Comparison of the two age groups
Age group 1 (n = 46) | Age group 2 (n = 97) | |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
Min | 18 | 20 |
Max | 70 | 80 |
Mean (± SD) | 33.3 (± 11.7) | 40.6 (± 13.3) |
Marital status | ||
Single | 0 | 0 |
In a relationship | 0 | 1 |
Married | 41 | 92 |
Divorced | 0 | 0 |
Widowed | 3 | 4 |
Age at marriage | ||
Min | 10 | 10 |
Max | 35 | 40 |
Mean (± SD) | 17.3 (± 5.2) | 22.2 (± 6.1) |
Ethnic group | ||
Dagombe | 41 | 92 |
Gonja | 1 | 1 |
Frafra | 0 | 1 |
Falani | 1 | 0 |
Religion | ||
Christian | 8 | 18 |
Moslem | 36 | 80 |
Animist | 0 | 0 |
Atheist | 0 | 0 |
Highest educational achievement | ||
Tertiary | 0 | 0 |
Senior High School | 0 | 0 |
Junior High School | 0 | 0 |
Primary | 0 | 2 |
No formal education | 40 | 74 |
Age at 1st pregnancy | ||
Min | 10 | 19 |
Max | 18 | 40 |
Mean value (± SD) | 14.8 (± 2.4) | 24.1 (± 5.0) |
Mean Number of pregnancies | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Mean Number of children | 3.7 | 4.1 |