Table 1 Socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics of pregnant women

Maternal age

  < 20

37 (18.1)

  20–24

124 (60.8)^a

  > 24

43 (21.1)

Maternal education

  5^th grade

31 (15.2)

  7^th grade

39 (19.1)

  10^th grade

88 (43.1)a

  12^th grade

46 (22.5)

Maternal Occupation

  Housewife

118(57.8)^a

  Farming

50(24.5)

  Laborer

36(17.6)

Husbands Occupation

  Farmer

41 (20.1)

  Skilled workers

41 (20.1)

  Employed (self/service)

122 (59.8)^a

Family Type

  Joint

76 (37.3)

  Nuclear

128 (62.7)^a

Monthly Income

  < 8000

58 (28.4)

  8000–10,000

83 (40.7)^a

  > 10,000

63 (30.9)

Ownership of House

  No

134 (65.7)^a

  Yes

70 (34.3)