Table 1 Socio-economic characteristics of the population (N = 1366)
Proportion (%) | |
|---|---|
Mother’s age | |
< 20 years | 4.0 |
20-29 years | 51.5 |
30-39 years | 37.8 |
≥ 40 years | 6.7 |
Mothers’ education | |
No or incomplete primary education | 14.4 |
Completed primary education | 16.8 |
Completed junior high education | 24.4 |
Completed senior high education | 44.5 |
Number of household members | |
≤ 4 people | 40.3 |
> 4 people | 59.7 |
Household water, sanitation and hygiene | |
Improved sanitary facility | 61.1 |
Safe disposal of child’s faeces | 43.4 |
Use of soap for handwashing | 55.3 |
Improved source of drinking water | 31.6 |
Treated water | 90.0 |
Mother’s care during last pregnancy and delivery | |
At least 4 antenatal care visits | 93.3 |
Antenatal care provided by doctor/midwife | 95.3 |
Antenatal care in a private or public health facility | 96.5 |
Mother participates in household decisions | |
Household purchases on food | 88.7 |
What food to cook for the household | 89.5 |
What food to give to child | 95.2 |
Seeking health care for child | 86.4 |
Wealth quintile | |
Lowest | 21.5 |
Second | 20.3 |
Third | 20.0 |
Fourth | 18.7 |
Highest | 19.5 |