Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of 605 women who died from pregnancy-related causes in Ghana between 2000 and 2005
Variable | Number | Valid percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age group(years) | ||
12-14 | 3 | 0.5 |
15-19 | 62 | 10.2 |
20-24 | 115 | 19.0 |
25-29 | 133 | 22.0 |
30-34 | 116 | 19.2 |
35-39 | 106 | 17.5 |
40-44 | 55 | 9.1 |
45-49 | 15 | 2.5 |
Total | 605 | 100 |
Highest Educational level | ||
Never Attended | 208 | 34.4 |
Basic Education | 332 | 54.9 |
Senior High School | 52 | 8.6 |
Tertiary/Higher Education | 13 | 2.1 |
Total | 605 | 100 |
Residence | ||
Urban | 216 | 35.9 |
Rural | 389 | 64.1 |
Total | 605 | 100 |
Marital Status | ||
Single | 99 | 16.4 |
Married | 506 | 83.6 |
Total | 605 | 100 |