Maternal characteristics

Frequency

Percentage (%)

Gravidity

1

118

35.5

≥2

214

64.5

Had poor obstetric history

Yes

198

59.6

No

134

40.4

Health status during pregnancy

Good

197

59.3

Bad

135

40.7

Intention to conceive

Yes

219

66.0

No

113

34.0

Attended ANC

Yes

328

98.8

No

4.0

1.2

Timing of ANC first attendance

<3 months

59

17.7

3 - 6 months

234

70.3

6 - 9 months

37

11.1

Number of ANC attendances

<4 times

184

55.3

≥4 times

146

43.8

Escorted by spouse during ANC

Yes

146

43.8

No

184

55.3

Level of birth preparedness

Prepared

94

28.3

Not prepared

238

71.7