Table 3 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participating pregnant and lactating women (N=40).
Participant characteristics | Pregnant women (n = 22) | Lactating mothers (n = 18) |
|---|---|---|
Age of Participants (in years) | ||
18–25 | 17 | 9 |
26–35 | 3 | 6 |
36–49 | 2 | 3 |
Education | ||
No formal education | 14 | 9 |
Primary | 5 | 8 |
Secondary | 2 | 1 |
Higher education | 1 | 0 |
Occupation | ||
Housewife | 20 | 11 |
Daily labour | 1 | 1 |
Housekeeping | 0 | 2 |
Govt/Private job/Business | 1 | 4 |
Monthly Household Income (INR) | ||
6,000–10,000 | 8 | 7 |
11,000–15,000 | 11 | 6 |
16,000–20,000 | 2 | 4 |
20,000 and above | 1 | 1 |
Religion | ||
Hindu | 22 | 18 |
