Table 2 Reproductive characteristic of women utilizing short acting family planning service in health institutions, Axum town, northern Ethiopia, March, 2016 (n = 384)
Variables | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
History of abortion | ||
Yes | 51 | 13.3 |
No | 333 | 86.7 |
Number of abortions | ||
0 | 333 | 86.7 |
1–2 | 51 | 13.3 |
Number of children alive | ||
< 2 | 260 | 67.7 |
> 2 | 124 | 32.3 |
Desire for more child | ||
Yes | 328 | 85.4 |
No | 56 | 14.6 |
Number of desired children | ||
0 | 56 | 14.6 |
1 | 77 | 20.1 |
2 | 122 | 31.8 |
3 | 80 | 20.8 |
4–6 | 49 | 12.8 |