Table 1 Socio-demographic and economic characteristics of the study participants
Variables (n = 216) | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Sex of the child | ||
Male | 104 | 48.1 |
Female | 112 | 51.9 |
Age of children (months) | ||
6–11 | 44 | 20.4 |
12–23 | 34 | 15.7 |
24–35 | 29 | 13.4 |
36–47 | 46 | 21.3 |
48–59 | 63 | 29.2 |
Maternal education | ||
No formal education | 156 | 72.8 |
Primary school | 60 | 27.2 |
Paternal education | ||
No formal education | 151 | 69.9 |
Primary school | 65 | 30.1 |
Mother’s occupation | ||
Housewife | 165 | 76.4 |
Others | 51 | 23.6 |
Agro-ecological zone | ||
Highland | 74 | 34.3 |
Midland | 142 | 65.7 |