Table 1 Respondents socio-demographic characteristics
From: Maternal mortality ratio in selected rural communities in Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria
Respondents characteristics | Frequency N = 3000 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Local Government | ||
Birnin kebbi | 582 | 19.4 |
Maiyama | 429 | 14.3 |
Fakai | 310 | 10.3 |
Shanga | 500 | 16.7 |
Augie | 720 | 24.0 |
Bunza | 459 | 15.3 |
Consent granted? | ||
Yes | 2917 | 97.2 |
No | 83 | 2.8 |
Age group | ||
15–19 | 494 | 16.9 |
20–24 | 666 | 22.8 |
25–29 | 711 | 24.4 |
30–34 | 412 | 14.1 |
35–39 | 314 | 10.8 |
40–44 | 202 | 6.9 |
45–49 | 118 | 4.1 |
Level of Education | ||
No formal education | 907 | 31.1 |
Islamic education | 1691 | 57.9 |
Primary education | 162 | 5.6 |
Secondary education | 139 | 4.8 |
Post secondary education | 18 | 0.6 |
Marital Status | ||
Single | 42 | 1.4 |
Married | 2809 | 96.3 |
Divorced | 34 | 1.2 |
Separated | 5 | 0.2 |
Widowed | 27 | 0.9 |