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Table 2 Showing the demographic characteristics of the participants

From: Treatment-seeking and uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years during COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities in South West Uganda: a qualitative study

Variable

Frequency

Percentage

Age category (Years)

 16–20

4

4.65

 21–30

51

59.30

 31–40

19

22.09

Above 41

12

13.95

Gender

 Female

84

97.67

 Male

2

2.33

Marital status

 Single

5

5.81

 Married

66

76.74

 Separated

4

4.65

 Divorced

7

8.14

 Widowed

2

2.33

 Cohabitation

2

2.33

Education level

 Primary

30

34.88

 Secondary

18

20.93

 Tertiary

15

17.44

 No formal education

8

9.30

Religion

 Christian

61

70.93

 Muslim

14

16.28

 Traditional

2

2.33

 Other (Seventh Day Adventist)

9

10.47

Employment status

 Employed

31

36.05

 Self-employed

22

25.58

 Unemployed

33

38.37

Occupation

 Farmer

41

47.67

 Civil / Public servant

31

36.05

 Trader/ businesswoman

14

16.28

Number of biological children

 1–3

29

33.72

 4–6

38

44.19

 Above 7

19

22.09

Gestation period

 First trimester

11

12.79

 Second trimester

49

56.98

 Third trimester

26

30.23