Table 1 General characteristics of the mothers
From: Malaria associated symptoms in pregnant women followed-up in Benin
Factor | Mean (SD) or N (%) |
|---|---|
Age (years) | 26.4 (6.2) |
Gestational age, assessed by ultrasound (weeks) | 17.2(4.7) |
Gravidity | |
1 | 179 (18.2%) |
2 | 219 (22.3%) |
> 2 | 584 (59.5%) |
Possession of bed net at enrolment | 314 (32.0%) |
Education | |
None | 550 (56.0%) |
Primary | 290 (29.5%) |
Secondary | 142 (14.5%) |
Number of ANVs | 4.4 (1.6) |
Number of emergency visits | 0.8 (0.9) |
HIV status | |
Negative | 846 (86.2%) |
Positive | 16 (1.6%) |
Unknown | 120 (12.2%) |