Table 1 Socio- demographic characteristics of mothers came to Felege Hiywot Referral Hospital, Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia
Study variables | Abortion status | |
|---|---|---|
Case, N (%) | Control, N (%) | |
Residence | ||
Urban | 78 (44.6) | 235 (67.1) |
Rural | 97 (55.4) | 115 (32.9) |
Age of the mother | ||
< 24 years | 132 (75.4) | 131 (37.4) |
> =24 years | 43 (24.6) | 219 (62.6) |
Religion | ||
Orthodox | 150 (85.7) | 305 (87.1) |
Other religion followers | 25 (14.3) | 45 (12.9) |
Educational status of the mother | ||
Below secondary school | 64 (36.5) | 136 (38.8) |
Secondary and above | 111 (63.5) | 214 (61.2) |
Occupation | ||
Student | 84 (48) | 11 (3.1) |
Non-student | 91 (52) | 339 (96.9) |
Marital status | ||
Single | 103 (58.8) | 31 (8.9) |
Married | 72 (41.2) | 319 (91.1) |
Income | ||
< =500 ETB | 105 (60.0) | 48 (13.7) |
> 500 ETB | 70 (40.0) | 302 (86.3) |