Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Previous pregnancies (Gravidity) | ||
1–2 | 170 | 42.5 |
3–4 | 107 | 26.8 |
5+ | 123 | 30.7 |
Previous childbirths (Parity) | ||
1–2 | 181 | 45.3 |
3–4 | 123 | 30.7 |
5+ | 96 | 24.0 |
Previous spontaneous abortion | ||
No | 332 | 83.0 |
Yes | 68 | 17.0 |
Previous induced abortion | ||
None | 390 | 97.5 |
> 1 | 10 | 2.5 |
Willing to use any family planning method | ||
No | 101 | 25.2 |
Yes | 299 | 74.8 |
Willing to use a modern contraceptive | ||
No | 112 | 28.0 |
Yes | 288 | 72.0 |
Desire for more children | ||
No | 94 | 23.5 |
Yes | 306 | 76.5 |
Duration of postpartum period (months) | ||
< 6 | 211 | 52.8 |
6–9 | 123 | 30.9 |
10–12 | 65 | 16.3 |