The Scientific World Journal / 2019 / Article / Tab 2 / Research Article
Malaria Prevention Measures among Pregnant Women: A Population-Based Survey in Nnewi, Nigeria Table 2 Sociodemographic characteristics of participants in Nnewi, Nigeria.
Variable n (%)Parity Primigravida 158 (41.1%) Secundigravida 117 (30.4%) Multigravida 109 (28.3%) House Single room 101 (26.1%) Room and sitting room 92 (23.8%) Husband’s family house 191 (49.7%) Occupation Employed 349 (91.0%) Unemployed 35 (9.0%) Marital status Married 363 (94.5%) Unmarried 13 (3.5%) Widowed-divorced 8 (2.1%) Religion Christian 344 (89.5%) Muslim 38 (9.8%) Others 2 (0.5%) Education Literate 345 (89.8%) Illiterate 39 (10.1%) Other parameters Slept under the net the previous night 160 (41.6%) Correct SP dosage 112 (29.1%) PG: 43 (38.3%), SG: 22 (19.6%), MG: 47 (41.9%) Good knowledge of using preventive measures 228 (59.3%) Best ANC scenario (≥9 ANC visits) 93 (24.2%) Completed usual (four visit) ANC scenario 242 (63.0%)
ANC: antenatal care; PG: primigravidae; MG: multigravidae; SG: secundigravidae; SP: sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine.
As per Igbo culture, the women may remarry but that is not considered a full marriage unless the bride-price is paid to the family.