Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of fertile and infertile women attending MNH, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Variables | Fertile women n = 48 | Infertile women n = 48 |
|---|---|---|
Number (percentages) | Number (percentages) | |
Age (years)a | 30.3 ± 6.5 (20–47) | 33.4 ± 6.8 (22–48) |
Age at marriage (years)a | 22.8 ± 4.8 (12–34) | 25.0 ± 4.2 (15–38) |
The highest educational level attained | ||
Non-university degree | 35 (72.9 %) | 21 (43.7%) |
University degree | 13 (27.1%) | 27 (56.3%) |
Total | 48 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
The main work status | ||
Un-employed | 34 (70.8%) | 18 (37.5%) |
Employed | 14 (29.2%) | 30 (62.5%) |
Total | 48 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |