Table 1 Characteristics of women observed during CHW home visits in Gombe State
Maternal Characteristics N = 362 | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ≤ 18 years | 29 (8) |
19–24 | 145 (40) | |
25–29 | 92 (25) | |
30–34 | 60 (17) | |
≥ 35 years | 36 (10) | |
Gestation age at observed visit | < 4 months | 40 (11) |
4–6 months | 154 (43) | |
> 6 months | 168 (46) | |
Number of children at the time of observation | 0 | 66 (18) |
1 | 64 (18) | |
2 | 72 (20) | |
3 | 58 (16) | |
≥ 4 | 102 (28) | |
ANC attendance at least once this pregnancy | Yes | 273 (75) |
No | 89 (25) | |
Marital status | Currently married | 342 (95) |
Not currently married | 20 (6) | |
Attended formal school | Yes | 180 (50) |
No | 182 (50) | |
Relative wealth quintilesa | Q1 – most poor | 73 (20) |
Q2 | 74 (21) | |
Q3 | 68 (19) | |
Q4 | 72 (20) | |
Q5 – least poor | 71 (20) | |