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Table 2 Sample characteristics

From: Midwives’ and patients’ perspectives on disrespect and abuse during labor and delivery care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study

 

Patients

Students & providers

n

%

n

%

Sex of midwife (female)a

11

48%

13

68%

Age group

18–20

1

3%

5

26%

21–25

17

65%

12

63%

26–30

5

19%

2

11%

31 or older

3

12%

0

0%

Number of previous childrenb

>3 children

2

8%

0

0%

1–3 children

8

31%

1

5%

0 children

16

62%

18

95%

Level of Education

Own education

Father’s education

None

7

30%

13

72%

Some Primary

5

22%

1

6%

Some Secondary

6

26%

2

11%

Some Tertiary or higher

5

22%

2

11%

Marital status (single)

0

0%

19

95%

  1. Notes: n = 45 (26 women; 15 midwifery students; 4 practicing midwives)
  2. aOnly patients who gave birth at a healthcare facility were asked about the attending midwife’s gender
  3. bAmong midwives, only married interviewees were asked how many children they had