Characteristics, n = 39 | Frequency | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Age of the mother (years) | ||
 < 21 | 4 | 10% |
 21–30 | 13 | 33% |
 > 30 | 22 | 57% |
Marital status | ||
 With partner | 32 | 82% |
Ability to read and write | ||
 Yes | 37 | 95% |
Education level of the mother | ||
 Illiterate | 2 | 5% |
 Primary incomplete | 19 | 49% |
 Primary complete | 15 | 38% |
 Secondary incomplete | 3 | 8% |
Main occupation | ||
 Farming | 39 | 100% |
Number of children | ||
 0 | 10 | 26% |
 1–2 | 21 | 54% |
 3+ | 8 | 20% |
Experience in child feeding | ||
 Yes | 30 | 77% |