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Table 3 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants

From: Preferences for infant delivery site among pregnant women and new mothers in Northern Karnataka, India

Characteristics

Category

Pregnant women (n = 30)

New mothers (n = 30)

Total (N = 60)

Age

Mean (years)

20.5

21.7

21.1

Economic status

Below Poverty Line

46.6%

73.3%

60%

Caste

Scheduled

39%

53.3%

41.7%

Education level

None

60%

40%

50%

Gravida status

No children

43.3%

26.7%

35%