Table 1 Selected socio-demographic and economic characteristics of pregnant women interviewed at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital
Variable | Total % (n = 22) |
|---|---|
Age groups, in years | |
18–24 | 32 (7) |
25–29 | 55 (12) |
30+ | 14 (3) |
Highest education level | |
Primary school | 55 (12) |
Secondary school | 41 (9) |
Tertiary | 5 (1) |
Had worked in past 7 days | |
No | 68 (15) |
Marital status | |
Married | 30 (6) |
Unmarried, living with partner | 30 (6) |
In relationship, not living with partner | 35 (7) |
Divorced | 5 (1) |
Number of previous children | |
0 | 23 (5) |
1–2 | 68 (15) |
3-5 | 9 (2) |
Number of people in household | |
1–2 | 19 (4) |
3–5 | 57 (12) |
6+ | 24 (5) |
Household income (ZAR/month) | |
501–2500 | 38 (8) |
2501–4500 | 14 (3) |
4501–6000 | 14 (3) |
8000-max | 33 (7) |
Individual income (ZAR/month) | |
0 | 64 (14) |
1–500 | 9 (2) |
501–1500 | 14 (3) |
2501-4500 | 14 (3) |