Characteristic | Miscarriage (n = 40) | Pregnancy (n = 20) |
---|---|---|
Maternal Age (yrs) | ||
 20–29 | 15 (37.5%) | 14 (70%) |
 30–39 | 21 (52.5%) | 5 (25%) |
 40–49 | 4 (10%) | 1 (5%) |
Educational Level | ||
 Illiterate | 3 (7.5%) | 0 (0%) |
 Up to high school | 12 (30%) | 9 (45%) |
 Higher education | 25 (62.5) | 11 (55%) |
Employment | ||
 Employed | 24 (60%) | 14 (70%) |
 Unemployed | 16 (40%) | 6 (30%) |
Number of Live Births | ||
 None | 7 (17.5) | 6 (30%) |
 1 | 6 (15%) | 4 (20%) |
 2–4 | 12 (30) | 6 (30%) |
  ≥ 5 | 15 (37.5%) | 4 (20) |
Total Number of Pregnancies | ||
 1–2 | 11 (27.5%) | 10 (50%) |
 3–4 | 5 (12.5%) | 4 (20%) |
  ≥ 5 | 24 (60%) | 6 (30%) |
Total Number of Miscarriages (none-consecutive) | ||
 Non | 0 (0%) | 12 (60%) |
 1–3 | 34 (85%) | 5 (25%) |
 4–6 | 6 (15%) | 3 (15%) |