Table 1 Characteristics of the pregnant women (n = 717)

Age

 18-22 years

45.05

 23-30 years

44.35

 Above 30

10.60

Trimester

 2^nd Trimester

45.89

 3^rd Trimester

54.11

Household size

 Less or equal to 3

17.85

 4 members

28.87

 5 members or more

46.72

Level of education

 No education

21.20

 Less than primary

17.71

 Completed primary

27.41

 Less than SSC^a

33.68

Household level income (BDT^b)

 Less than 5000

36.68

 5000-7000

30.13

 7000-10000

21.62

 More than 10000

11.51

Religion

 Islam

64.57

 Hinduism

35.43