Characteristics n (440) %
Age group (years)    
15-19 18 4.1
20-24 98 22.3
25-29 152 34.5
30-34 99 22.5
≥35 73 16.6
Family type    
Monogamy 335 76.1
Polygamy 102 23.2
Single parent 3 0.7
Level of education    
None 66 15.0
Primary 130 29.5
Junior secondary 107 24.3
Senior secondary 131 29.8
Post secondary 6 1.4
Occupation    
Farming 178 40.5
Petty trading 192 43.6
Housewife 35 8.0
      Others* 35 7.9
     
Religion    
Christianity 341 77.5
Islam 99 22.5
*Teachers, patent medicine dealers, hairdressers and tailors
Table 1: Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents (mothers).