Table 2 Characteristics of the spouses/partners of the women in the immediate postpartum period at Kawempe Hospital
Variable | Frequency (N = 397) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age of spouse/partner | ||
19–24 years | 50 | 12.6 |
25–34 years | 220 | 55.4 |
35 years and above | 127 | 32.0 |
Religion of spouse/partner | ||
Catholic | 137 | 34.6 |
Moslem | 114 | 28.8 |
Protestant | 81 | 20.5 |
Pentecostal | 59 | 14.9 |
Seventh Day Adventist | 6 | 1.5 |
Education level of spouse/partner | ||
None | 13 | 3.3 |
Primary | 75 | 18.9 |
Secondary | 227 | 57.2 |
Tertiary | 71 | 17.9 |
Not sure | 11 | 2.8 |
Occupation of spouse/partner | ||
Unemployed | 13 | 3.3 |
Non-professional | 296 | 74.6 |
Professional | 84 | 21.2 |
Not sure | 4 | 1.0 |
Is spouse/partner involved in decision making about FP | ||
No | 73 | 18.4 |
Yes | 314 | 79.1 |
Missing | 10 | 2.5 |