Table 1 Distribution of socio-demographic, clinical, and hygienic variables among pregnant women (N = 182)
Variable | Total number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–25 | 50 | 27.5 |
26–35 | 107 | 58.8 |
36+ | 25 | 13.7 |
Gestational age | ||
37–39 | 121 | 66.5 |
40–42 | 57 | 31.3 |
43–45 | 4 | 2.2 |
Number of parity | ||
0–1 | 73 | 40.1 |
2 | 53 | 29.1 |
3+ | 56 | 30.8 |
Educational level | ||
Low | 80 | 44.0 |
High | 102 | 56.0 |
HIV status | ||
Positive | 9 | 5.0 |
Negative | 173 | 95.0 |
Self-prescription of antibiotic medication in pregnancy | ||
Yes | 95 | 52.2 |
No | 87 | 47.8 |
Type of toilet used | ||
Flush | 154 | 84.6 |
Hole | 28 | 15.4 |
Toilet sharing | ||
No | 46 | 25.3 |
Yes | 136 | 74.7 |
Handwashing with soap before eating | ||
Yes | 159 | 87.4 |
No | 23 | 12.6 |
Handwashing with soap after defecation | ||
Yes | 156 | 85.7 |
No | 26 | 14.3 |
Use of treated drinking water | ||
Yes | 113 | 62.1 |
No | 69 | 37.9 |