(PHCII) - MMH/MMS
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4.0. RESEARCH FINDINGS<br />
CHAPTER FOUR<br />
This chapter presents the research findings obtained from the study area conducted in<br />
Kigoma District. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The purpose of the study<br />
was to determine the magnitude of deliveries in health units.<br />
A sample size of 464 respondents was studied. This was composed of 400 respondents<br />
mothers who have experienced pregnancy and delivery for self-administered<br />
questionnaires. Also it had 64 respondents who were conveniently selected for FGD.<br />
Table 2: Distribution of respondents by age<br />
Age group n<br />
(n = 400)<br />
16 - 25 146 (36.5%)<br />
26 - 35 169 (42.25%)<br />
36 - 45 81 (20.25%)<br />
46 and above 4 (1%)<br />
Total 400 (100%)<br />
The table above indicates that majority 169 (42.25%) of the respondents were women of<br />
age group between 26 - 35 and small minority 4 (1%) were of the age 46 and above.<br />
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