| Maternal Characteristics (n=595) | Categories | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | 15-24 | 136 | 22.9 |
| 25-34 | 434 | 72.9 | |
| 35 or above | 25 | 4.2 | |
| Maternal educational status | Can’t read write | 207 | 34.8 |
| Primary | 352 | 59.2 | |
| Secondary | 25 | 4.2 | |
| Diploma and above | 11 | 1.8 | |
| Maternal occupation | House wife only | 437 | 73.4 |
| Farmer | 45 | 7.6 | |
| Merchant | 98 | 16.5 | |
| Others | 15 | 2.5 | |
| Marital status | Married | 563 | 96.6 |
| Others | 32 | 3.4 | |
| Additional meal | Yes | 484 | 81.3 |
| No | 111 | 18.7 | |
| ANC frequency (n=561) | < 4 | 330 | 55.5 |
| 4 and above | 231 | 38.8 | |
| Place of delivery | Home | 195 | 32.8 |
| Health institution | 400 | 67.2 | |
| Ever used family planning | Yes | 550 | 92.4 |
| No | 45 | 7.6 |