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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (n = 366)

From: Prevalence and factors associated with placental malaria in Lira District, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Frequency

Percentage

Age (in years)

  

 15–19

63

17.2

 20–34

267

73.0

 35+

36

9.8

Tribe

  

 Langi

333

91.0

 Others*

33

9.0

Marital status

  

 Non-married

22

6.0

 Married

344

94.0

Religion

  

 Christian

358

97.8

 Muslim

8

2.2

Level of education

  

 None

28

7.7

 Primary

198

54.1

 Secondary

100

27.3

 Tertiary

40

10.9

Occupation

  

 Unemployed

82

22.4

 Self-employed

252

68.9

 Formal employment

32

8.7

Area of residence

  

 Rural

179

48.9

 Urban

187

51.1

  1. *Others: Iteso, Acholi, Muganda, Mugishu, Musoga, Japadhola, Alur, Musamya, Madi, Munyoro, Munyakole and Mugwere
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