Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women investigated for GBS at three health institutions (n = 281)
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health Institutions | ||
| ALERT Center | 141 | 50.2% |
| Woreda 03 Health Center | 52 | 18.5% |
| Alem Bank Health Center | 88 | 31.3% |
| Age groups | ||
| 15–19 | 8 | 2.8% |
| 20–24 | 85 | 30.2% |
| 25–29 | 120 | 42.7% |
| 30–34 | 49 | 17.4% |
| ≥ 35 | 19 | 6.8% |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 274 | 97.5% |
| Single | 4 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 2 | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1 | 0.4% |
| Occupation | ||
| Civil Servant | 35 | 12.5% |
| House Wives | 192 | 68.3% |
| Business Women | 54 | 19.2% |