Table 1 Differences in the baseline characteristics between adolescent mothers (n = 76) and adult mothers (n = 382) assessed post-birth
Adolescent Mothers n = 76 M (SD)/ % (n) | Adult Mothers n = 382 M (SD)/ % (n) | All Mothers n = 458 M (SD)/ % (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Structural Factors | |||
Mean age (SD) | 16.18 (0.91) | 26.49 (6.59) | 24.78 (7.15) *** |
Mean highest education level (SD) | 8.21 (1.48) | 8.68 (2.54) | 8.60 (2.40) |
Live with father or family | 8% (6) | 38% (146) | 33% (152) *** |
Monthly household income> 2000 Rand | 44% (30/68) | 49% (179/369) | 46% (209/437) |
Water tank on site | 25% (19) | 15% (56) | 16% (75) * |
Electricity | 15% (11) | 16% (60) | 16% (71) |
Number of people in household | 6.08 (2.75) | 5.86 (3.00) | 5.89 (2.96) |
Health | |||
Primipara | 96% (73) | 29% (111) | 40% (184) *** |
≥ Four antenatal appointments | 41% (12/29) | 48% (125/261) | 47% (137/290) |
HIV Seropositive | 6% | 33% (127) | 29% (131) *** |
EPDS > 13 | 11% (8) | 17% (65) | 16% (73) |
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) | |||
12 months prior to pregnancy | 11% (8) | 11% (43) | 11% (51) |
During pregnancy | 22% (17) | 22% (83) | 22% (100) |