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Table 1 Sample characteristics of Lady Health Workers (n = 36)

From: The influence of social and cultural practices on maternal mortality: a qualitative study from South Punjab, Pakistan

Variable

n

%

Age (in years)

 30–35

14

38.9

 36–40

12

33.3

 > 40

10

27.8

Marital status

 Married

28

77.8

 Unmarried

8

22.2

Number of children (n = 28)

 0–2

6

21.4

 3–4

10

35.7

 > 4

12

42.9

Monthly income (in PKR)

 50,000–75,000

21

58.3

 76,000–100,000

8

22.2

 > 100,000

7

19.5

Education

 Matriculation

16

44.4

 Intermediate

8

22.2

 Bachelors

6

16.7

 Masters and above

6

16.7

Work experience (in years)

 5–10

12

33.3

 11–15

8

22.2

 More than 15

16

44.4

  1. 1 US-Dollar = 162
  2. PKR Pakistani Rupee