Table 1 Socio-demographic and obstetric profiles of mothers (n = 124)
Variables | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Age (years) | Â |
   ≤20 | 5 (4.0) |
   21-25 | 15 (12.1) |
   26-30 | 40 (32.3) |
   31-35 | 32 (25.8) |
   36-40 | 25 (20.2) |
   >40 | 7 (5.6) |
Ethnic group | Â |
   Malay | 117 (94.4) |
   Others | 7 (5.6) |
Highest educational level | Â |
   Secondary | 57 (46.0) |
   Post-secondary/Diploma | 36 (29.0) |
   Tertiary | 31 (25.0) |
Household income (Malaysian Ringgit) | Â |
   <1000 | 24 (19.4) |
   1000-3000 | 62 (50.0) |
   3001-5000 | 25 (20.2) |
   >5000 | 13 (10.5) |
Employment status | Â |
   No | 42 (33.9) |
   Yes | 82 (66.1) |
Period of gestation (weeks) | Â |
   28-32 | 51 (41.1) |
   33-37 | 46 (37.1) |
   >37 | 27 (21.8) |
Gravida status | Â |
   Primigravida | 34 (27.4) |
   Multigravida | 90 (72.6) |