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Table 1 Demographics characteristics of women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, DRC in 2005/06.

From: Bed net ownership, use and perceptions among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Opportunities for improved maternal and child health

 

N

%

Age

  

   18–24 years

113

32.19

   25–34 years

187

53.28

   35 years and over

51

14.53

Marital Status

  

   Single

25

7.12

   Married

277

78.92

   Boyfriend/Partner

48

13.68

   Separated

1

0.28

Live with Partner

  

   No

50

14.25

   Yes

275

78.35

First Pregnancy

  

   No

238

67.81

   Yes

113

32.19

Highest Level of Education Attended

  

   Completed Less than Primary School

25

7.12

   Completed Primary School

8

2.28

   Some Secondary School

208

59.26

   Completed Secondary School

89

25.36

   Completed University Education

17

4.84

Number of Durable Goods Owned*

  

   0

45

12.82

   1

76

21.65

   2

125

35.61

   3

80

22.79

   4

25

7.12

  1. * Durable Goods include: cellular phone, radio, television, and fridge/freezer