Table 2 Gynecological, obstetric and nutritional characteristics of respondents in Central zone, Northern Ethiopia, 2018
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
ANC visit | ||
Less than four | 81 | 19.6 |
Four and above | 332 | 80.4 |
Parity | ||
Primigravid | 120 | 29.1 |
Multigravid | 293 | 70.9 |
Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | ||
<37 | 53 | 12.8 |
37–42 | 355 | 86 |
42+ | 5 | 1.2 |
Counseling on additional diet | ||
Yes | 287 | 69.5 |
No | 126 | 30.5 |
Additional diet | ||
Yes | 286 | 69.3 |
No | 127 | 30.7 |
Pregnancy status | ||
Planned | 383 | 92.7 |
Unplanned | 30 | 7.3 |
Any medical disorder | ||
Yes | 23 | 5.6 |
No | 390 | 94.4 |
Hemoglobin level (md/dl) | ||
< 11 | 17 | 4.1 |
≥ 11 | 396 | 95.9 |
Height of mother | ||
≤ 1.49 m | 41 | 9.9 |
1.50–1.55 m | 80 | 19.4 |
≥ 1.55 | 292 | 70.7 |
MUAC (cm) | ||
< 21 | 96 | 23.2 |
21–23 | 75 | 18.2 |
≥ 23 | 242 | 58.6 |
Ambulance service | ||
Yes | 251 | 60.8 |
No | 162 | 39.2 |
Birth weight of live birth (g) | ||
< 2500 | 59 | 14.7 |
≥ 2500 | 341 | 85.3 |
Maturity of live birth | ||
Preterm | 45 | 11.3 |
Term | 355 | 88.7 |