Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of study participants, Brong Ahafo Region, 2016
Variable | No. of Cases (%) (n = 120) | No. of Control (%) (n = 240) |
|---|---|---|
Age group of mother (years) | ||
19 and below | 10 (8.3) | 18 (7.5) |
20–29 | 51 (42.5) | 103 (42.9) |
30+ | 59 (49.2) | 119 (49.6) |
Marital status of mother | ||
Married | 83 (69.2) | 186 (78.5) |
Not married | 37 (30.8) | 51 (21.5) |
Mothers occupation | ||
Farming | 17 (14.3) | 28 (11.8) |
Trader/artisan | 63 (52.9) | 136 (57.1) |
Government/formal job | 16 (13.4) | 33 (13.9) |
Unemployed | 23 (19.3) | 41 (17.2) |
Residence of mother | ||
Urban | 69 (61.1) | 172 (73.5) |
Rural | 44 (38.9) | 62 (26.5) |