Table 3 Demographic characteristics of respondents
Characteristic | Total (n = 27) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age and number of children | ||
Age (years) (Median/Range): 34/22–60 (n = 25) | N/A | N/A |
Age 20–29 | 9 | 33.3 |
Age 30–39 | 8 | 29.6 |
Age 40–49 | 4 | 14.8 |
Age 50–59 | 3 | 11.1 |
Age 60–69 | 1 | 3.7 |
Unknown | 2 | 7.4 |
Number of children (Mean/Range): 3.24/1–11 (n = 25) | N/A | N/A |
District | ||
Kilombero | 1 | 3.7 |
Kilosa and Gairo (one district at time of study) | 10 | 37.0 |
Morogoro Rural | 2 | 7.4 |
Mvomero | 8 | 29.6 |
Ulaya | 6 | 22.2 |
Distance from health center | ||
Near (< 3 km) | 12 | 44.4 |
Far (> 3 km) | 15 | 55.6 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 23 | 85.2 |
Single | 1 | 3.7 |
Engaged | 1 | 3.7 |
Not reported | 2 | 7.4 |
Level of education | ||
Started primary school | 3 | 11.1 |
Completed primary school | 17 | 63.0 |
Completed secondary school | 3 | 11.1 |
No formal education | 3 | 11.1 |
Not reported | 1 | 3.7 |
Delivery location of most recent birth | ||
Health facility | 22 | 81.5 |
Home | 2 | 7.4 |
En route to facility (birth before arrival) | 3 | 11.1 |