Table 1 Baseline socio-demographic characteristics of the study population
Variable | Frequency (N = 383) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Mean age | 25.32 (6.16)a | Â |
Age group (years): | ||
  < 34 | 339 | 88.5 |
  ≥ 35 | 44 | 11.5 |
Occupation: | ||
 Peasant | 292 | 76.2 |
 Others | 91 | 23.8 |
Marital status: | ||
 Married | 246 | 64.2 |
 Not married | 137 | 35.8 |
Education level: | ||
 Tertiary | 22 | 5.7 |
 Below tertiary | 361 | 94.3 |
Religion: | ||
 Catholic | 268 | 70.0 |
 Others | 115 | 30.0 |
Average monthly income (UGX): | ||
  < 75,000 | 251 | 71.7 |
  ≥ 75,000 | 99 | 28.3 |
Residence | ||
 Rural (outside the municipality) | 282 | 73.6 |
 Urban (within the municipality) | 101 | 26.4 |
Distance from health facility | ||
  > 5 km | 169 | 44.1 |
  ≤ 5 km | 214 | 55.9 |
Study site | ||
 Gulu hospital | 127 | 33.2 |
 Lacor hospital | 115 | 30.0 |
 Awach HCIV | 101 | 26.4 |
 Bobi HCIII | 40 | 10.4 |