Table 2 Maternal characteristics of mothers came to Felege Hiywot Referral Hospital, Amhara Region, North West Ethiopia
Study variables | Abortion status | |
|---|---|---|
Case, N (%) | Control, N (%) | |
Family planning method used | ||
Ever used no method | 55 (31.4) | 77 (22.0) |
Ever used at least one method | 120 (68.6) | 273 (88.0) |
Emergency contraceptive knowledge | ||
Yes | 96 (54.8) | 143 (40.8) |
No | 79 (45.2) | 207 (59.2) |
Emergency contraceptive method used | ||
Yes | 50 (28.6) | 67 (19.1) |
No | 125 (71.4) | 283 (80.9) |
Number of live children the mother had | ||
Had no children | 122 (69.7) | 185 (52.8) |
Had at least one children | 53 (30.3) | 165 (47.2) |
Previous abortion history | ||
Yes | 15 (8.6) | 57 (16.3) |
No | 160 (91.4) | 293 (83.7) |
Contraceptive method knowledge | ||
Mention at least one method | 122 (69.7) | 348 (99.4) |
Mention no method | 53 (31.3) | 2 (0.6) |
Gravidity | ||
One pregnancy | 122 (69.7) | 133 (38.8) |
Two and above pregnancy | 53 (31.3) | 217 (61.2) |