Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of women with POP in Wolaita zone, 2021 (n = 412)
Variable | Frequency(n) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age groups(in years) | ||
35–44 | 110 | 27.0% |
45–54 | 206 | 50.0% |
55–64 | 88 | 21.4% |
65 years and above | 8 | 1.9% |
Marital status | ||
Married | 322 | 78.2% |
Divorced | 13 | 3.2% |
Widowed | 77 | 18.6% |
Educational status | ||
Couldn’t read and write | 222 | 53.9% |
Literate | 190 | 46.1% |
Residence | ||
Rural | 362 | 87.86% |
Urban | 50 | 12.1% |
Occupation | ||
Housewife | 331 | 80.3% |
Governmental employer | 19 | 4.6% |
Merchant | 50 | 12.1% |
Others | 12 | 3.0% |
Monthly income | ||
> 1200 ETB | 343 | 83.3% |
≤ 1200 ETB | 69 | 16.7% |