Research Article

Pregnant Women and Malaria Preventive Measures: A Case of Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of the respondents.

Frequency (250)Percentage (%)

Age group18–25 years4116.5
26–35 years18173.0
36–55 years2610.5

ReligionIslam17269.4
Christianity7429.8
Traditional20.8

Marital statusMarried23895.6
Single72.8
Widow31.2
Divorce10.4

Level of educationNone2811.2
Primary7228.8
Secondary6827.2
Tertiary8232.8

Employment statusUnemployed6124.5
Self-employed11044.2
Government-employed7831.3

Monthly income<1000 GH17677.2
2000–3000 GH4017.5
>3000 GH125.3

Gestation weeks grouped16–27 weeks11747.2
28–38 weeks13152.8

Source: field survey (2021).