Area of residence

Rural

220 (38%)

37 (32%)

Urban

360 (62%)

80 (68%)

Previous abortions

0

482 (83.1%)

91 (77.8%)

1

78 (13.4%)

20 (17.1%)

2

13 (2.2%)

4 (3.4%)

≥3

7 (1.2%)

2 (1 .7%)

Bleeding during pregnancy

No

561 (96.7%)

115 (98.3%)

Yes

19 (3.3%)

2 (1.7%)

Consumption of flour label         

No

526 (90.7%)

110 (94%)

Yes

54 (9.3%)

7 (6%)

Consumption of foods rich in iron

Sufficient

244 (42%)

45 (39%)

Insufficient

336 (58%)

72 (61%)

Consumption of tea

No

64 (11%)

15 (13%)

Yes (near mealtimes)

394 (68%)

84 (72%)

Yes (outside of mealtimes)

122 (21%)

18 (15%)