Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|
Residence of mother | ||
Rural | 542 | 86.0 |
Urban | 88 | 14.0 |
Age of mother (in year) (n = 630) | ||
< 20 | 47 | 7.5 |
20-34 | 449 | 71.3 |
> 34 | 134 | 21.2 |
Maternal education status (n = 630) | ||
No formal education | 489 | 77.6 |
Primary and above | 141 | 22.4 |
Maternal marital status (n = 630) | ||
Married | 583 | 92.5 |
Divorced | 30 | 4.8 |
Never married | 17 | 2.7 |
Religion of mother (n = 630) | ||
Orthodox | 423 | 67.1 |
Muslim | 207 | 32.9 |
Husband educational status (n = 613) | ||
No formal education | 515 | 84.0 |
Primary and above | 98 | 16.0 |
Age of the child (months) (n = 630) | ||
< 6 | 129 | 20.5 |
6-11 | 161 | 25.6 |
12-17 | 159 | 25.2 |
18-23 | 181 | 28.7 |
Family size (n = 630) | ||
2 | 23 | 3.7 |
3-4 | 229 | 36.3 |
≥ 5 | 378 | 60.0 |