Table 1 Description of explanatory variables used in the analysis of anemia among reproductive women in Ethiopia 2016 (n = 14,100)
Variables | Overall number (wt%) | Variables | Overall number (wt%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mother's age | Employment status | ||
15–24 | 5631 (38.4) | Yes | 9078 (66.8) |
25–34 | 4622 (34.1) | No | 5022 (33.2) |
35–49 | 3847 (27.4) | House hold wealth index | |
Mother's marital status | Poor | 5487 (35.3) | |
Unmarried | 3662 (24.9) | Middle | 1861 (19.5) |
Married | 9024 (66.0) | Rich | 6752 (45.2) |
Others* | 1414 (9.1) | Body mass index | |
Mother's education | Under weight | 3399 (21.2) | |
None | 6467 (48.7) | Normal weight | 9084 (71.1) |
Primary | 4740 (35.2) | Overweight | 1617 (7.7) |
Secondary or above | 2893 (16.1) | Use hormonal contraceptives | |
Place of residence | No | 11,407 (76.8) | |
Urban | 4563 (21.2) | Yes | 2693 (23.2) |
Rural | 9537 (78.8) | ||