Table 2 Distribution of FGD participants by socio-demographic characteristics (n-151)
Socio-demographic characteristics | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
LGA | ||
Idemili South | 70 | 46.4 |
Onitsha South | 81 | 53.6 |
Groups | ||
Mothers of women who delivered 6 months before study | 79 | 52 |
Husbands of women who delivered 6 months before study | 72 | 48 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 147 | 97.4 |
Widowed | 4 | 2.6 |
Educational level | ||
No formal education | 6 | 4 |
Primary | 55 | 36.4 |
Secondary | 75 | 49.7 |
Post-secondary | 15 | 9.9 |
Occupation | ||
Unemployed | 42 | 28 |
Civil servant | 44 | 29 |
Trader | 45 | 30 |
Artisan | 20 | 13 |
Age group | ||
35-39 | 24 | 15.9 |
40-44 | 29 | 19.2 |
45-49 | 36 | 23.8 |
50-54 | 26 | 17.2 |
55+ | 36 | 23.8 |