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Table 2 Percentage distribution of women in the postpartum period by Socio-demograpich Characterstics (N = 500)

From: Respectful maternity care in health centers of Addis Ababa city: a mixed method study

Socio Demograpic Variables

Frequency

Percent

Age

 15-19 year

21

4.2

 20-24 year

164

32.8

 25-29 year

193

38.6

 30-34 year

77

15.4

 >/=35 Year

45

9.0

Marital Status

 Never married

47

9.4

 Married/living together

447

89.4

 Divorced/separated/Widowed

6

1.2

Educational Status

 No Formal education

44

8.8

 Primary (grade 1-8)

238

47.6

 Secondary (grade 9-12)

138

27.6

 College education and above

80

16.0

Employment status

 Employed in Govt, NGO or Private organization

68

13.6

 Self Employed

76

15.2

 Not Employed

356

71.2

Family Monthly Income based on tax category

  ≤ 1650 birr (≤33.00 USD)

73

14.6

 1651-3200 birr (33.01-64.00 USD)

192

38.4

 3201-5250 birr (64.01-105.00 USD)

117

23.4

  ≥ 5251 birr (≥105.01 USD)

91

18.2

 Not Reported/disclosed

27

5.4

Place of residence

 Within Addis Ababa City

462

92.4

 Outside of Addis Ababa city

38

7.6

Number of children alive

 one

218

43.6

 Two

167

33.4

 Three

77

15.4

 Four or More

38

7.6