Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia (n = 219)
From: Effects of surgical repair of obstetric fistula on severity of depression and anxiety in Ethiopia
| Characteristic | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||
| < 25+ | 77 | 35.2 |
| 26–30 | 79 | 36.1 |
| > 31+ | 63 | 28.8 |
| Residence | ||
| Urban | 31 | 14.1 |
| Rural | 188 | 85.8 |
| Educational status | ||
| Unable to read and write | 162 | 74.0 |
| Read and write or Primary | 57 | 26.0 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 75 | 34.2 |
| Muslim | 69 | 31.5 |
| Protestant | 68 | 31.1 |
| Others | 7 | 3.2 |
| Ever married | ||
| Yes | 203 | 92.7 |
| No | 16 | 7.3 |
| Current marital status | ||
| Married | 159 | 72.6 |
| Divorced/Widowed | 44 | 20.1 |
| Single | 16 | 7.3 |
