Table 5 The association between zinc deficiency and health care related factors among pregnant women in rural Sidama, Feb 2011

One-way walking distance from nearby health facility (n = 700)

0-30 min

52.5 (9.9)

311

287

0.76 (0.50-1.16)

Longer than 30 min

51.6 (10.2)

60

42

1^r

Frequency of ANC follow up (n = 700)

0

53.4 (9.9)

184

180

1^r

1-2

51.3 (9.8)

171

136

1.23 (0.48-2.20)

≥ 3

50.6 (9.5)

16

13

1.20 (0.56-2.58)

Received nutrition education during the pregnancy (n = 700)

Yes

51.4 (10.2)

99

76

1.21 (0.86-1.71)

No

52.7 (9.8)

272

253

1^r