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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Prevention of Hypertension Among Pregnant Women Attending a Private Hospital in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Journal of Medical Sciences
| Vol 6, Issue 1
Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics ofparticipants (N=122).
| Characteristic | n | % |
| Age (years) | ||
| 15-19 | 9 | 7.4 |
| 20-24 | 41 | 33.6 |
| 25-29 | 40 | 32.8 |
| 30-34 | 32 | 26.2 |
| Educational level | ||
| Secondary education | 28 | 23.0 |
| Higher secondary education | 23 | 18.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 40 | 32.8 |
| Above graduation | 31 | 25.4 |
| Occupation | ||
| Housewife | 25 | 20.5 |
| Garment worker | 31 | 25.4 |
| Private employment | 36 | 29.5 |
| Government job holder | 30 | 24.6 |
| Number of children | ||
| 1 | 21 | 17.2 |
| 2 | 50 | 41.0 |
| 3 | 27 | 22.1 |
| More than 3 | 24 | 19.7 |