TABLE 3.

Number and Percent Distribution of Women, by Background Characteristics and Interview Type

Interviews With Pregnant WomenInterviews With Women Receiving PPIUD
n (%)n (%)
Geographical region
    Mbeya3 (15)9 (33)
    Arusha6 (30)5 (19)
    Dodoma2 (10)4 (15)
    Dar es Salaam5 (25)6 (22)
    Pwani4 (20)3 (11)
Age, years
    <201 (5)1 (4)
    20–243 (15)3 (11)
    25–2910 (50)13 (48)
    30–343 (15)2 (7)
    35–422 (10)7 (26)
    Missing1 (5)1 (4)
Education
    Some Primary1 (5)0 (0)
    Completed Primary3 (15)6 (22)
    Some Secondary3 (15)1 (4)
    Completed Secondary10 (50)15 (56)
    More than Secondary2 (10)4 (15)
    Missing1 (5)1 (4)
Marital Status
    Married15 (75)21 (78)
    Single, not living together2 (10)3 (11)
    Single, living together1 (5)0 (0)
    Widowed0 (0)2 (7)
    Missing2 (10)1 (4)
Occupation
    Unemployed5 (25)6 (22)
    Homemaker1 (5)0 (0)
    Business owner5 (25)9 (33)
    Teacher2 (10)4 (15)
    Other (e.g., nurse, secretary, salonist)5 (25)7 (26)
    Missing2 (10)1 (4)
Religion
    Christian15 (75)20 (74)
    Muslim3 (15)6 (22)
    Missing2 (10)1 (4)
Total No. of Children (alive or deceased)
    06 (30)0 (0)
    18 (40)11 (41)
    22 (10)7 (26)
    3 or more3 (15)8 (30)
    Missing1 (5)1 (4)
  • Abbreviation: PPIUD, postpartum intrauterine device.