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Table 1 Percent distribution of women by pregnancy intention according to selected background variables (n = 1370)

From: Unintended pregnancies and the use of maternal health services in southwestern Ethiopia

Socio-demographic variables

N

Intended pregnancy

Mistimed pregnancy

Unwanted pregnancy

Age

    

  15–24

373

71.9

24.1

4.0

  25–34

790

62.6

27.0

10.4

  35+

207

61.8

18.8

19.3

Educational status

    

  No formal   education

1021

62.0

26.5

11.5

  Primary

305

71.8

22.0

6.2

  Secondary   & above

44

88.6

9.1

2.3

Residence

    

  Rural

1012

61.8

26.8

11.4

  Urban

358

74.0

19.8

6.2

Marital status

    

  Currently married

1342

65.1

25.1

9.8

  Widowed   or divorced

28

64.3

17.8

17.9

Participation in decisions

    

  No

643

61.2

28.5

10.3

  Yes

727

68.4

21.9

9.8

Parity

    

  1-2

358

80.6

17.2

2.2

  3-4

410

65.1

27.3

7.6

  5+

602

52.4

29.1

18.5

Distance from health facility

    

  < 1 hour

744

69.9

20.7

9.4

  > 1 hour

626

60.1

29.2

10.7