Table 2 Distribution of mothers based on maternal health service utilization (n = 782) in North Wollo zone, Northeastern Ethiopia, 2015
Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Antenatal care (ANC) checkupa | ||
Yes | 735 | 94.0 |
No | 47 | 6.0 |
Counseling on breastfeeding during ANC checkup | ||
Yes | 325 | 44.2 |
No | 410 | 55.8 |
Number of ANC checkup | ||
1 | 14 | 1.9 |
2–3 | 218 | 29.7 |
≥ 4 | 503 | 68.4 |
Place of delivery | ||
Health institution | 700 | 89.5 |
Home | 82 | 10.5 |
Mode of delivery | ||
Vaginal delivery | 655 | 83.8 |
Cesarean section | 127 | 16.2 |
Postnatal care visit | ||
Yes | 420 | 53.7 |
No | 362 | 46.3 |