Table 1 Socio-demographic information of study participants in Moyale Sub-County, of Marsabit County (N = 180)
Characteristics | Frequency (%) | Characteristics | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Maternal age, years | Nearest health facility | ||
Mean (SD) | 27.44 (5.13) | Kate Dispensary | 3 (1.7) |
15–19 | 8 (4.4) | Mansile Dispensary | 60 (33.3) |
20–29 | 108 (60) | Odda Dispensary | 52 (28.9) |
30–39 | 60 (33.3) | Somare Dispensary | 14 (7.8) |
40–49 | 4 (2.2) | Yaballo Dispensary | 51 (28.3) |
Marital status | ANC attendance | ||
Married | 169 (93.9) | < 4 Visit | 105 (58.3) |
Widowed | 5 (2.8) | > 4 Visit | 75 (41.7) |
Divorced | 6 (3.3) | Location of birth | |
Polygamous family | Health facility delivery | 60 (33.3) | |
Yes | 60 (33.3) | Home delivery | 120 (66.7) |
No | 120 (66.7) | Assisted birth | |
Have mobile phone | Health care worker | 45 (25) | |
Yes | 26 (14.4) | HCW/TBA | 29 (16.1) |
No | 154 (85.6) | TBA | 106 (58.9) |
Village of residence | Postnatal care | ||
Chirach | 18 (10) | Yes | 77 (42.8) |
El-Raya | 7 (3.9) | No | 103 (57.2) |
Er-Wede | 4 (2.2) | Use of contraceptive | |
Funandimo | 47 (26.1) | Yes | 34 (18.9) |
Laqi | 3 (1.7) | Not | 146 (81.1) |
Mansile Water Point | 9 (5) | Advised on birth control | |
Qalaliwe | 34 (18.9) | Yes | 53 (29.4) |
Qilta | 1 (0.6) | No | 127 (70.6) |
Tesso | 6 (3.3) | Know where to get contraceptive | |
Yaballo Godha | 51 (28.3) | Yes | 53 (29.4) |
Distance to HF (km) | No | 127 (70.6) | |
Median (IQR) | 15 (10–74) | Literacy level | |
≤ 15 | 109 (60.6) | Literate | 14 (7.8) |
≥ 16 | 71 (39.4) | Illiterate | 166 (92.2) |