The perceived determinants and recommendations by mothers and healthcare professionals on the loss-to-follow-up in Option B+ program and child mortality in the Amhara region, Ethiopia

Table 3 The demographic characteristics of mothers in northwest Ethiopia

Variables	Categories	Frequency (n = 24)	Percent	Mean
Mean age				36.21
Age group	20–29	7	29.17
	30–39	13	54.17
	40–49	4	16.66
Mothers’ parity	1st Pregnancy	4	16.67
	2nd Pregnancy	12	50
	More than 3 pregnancies	8	33.33
Mothers HIV+ Status	New (during antenatal care)	5	20.83
	Known on ART	19	79.17
	Known not on ART	0	0.00
Mothers educational status	Primary	9	37.5
	Secondary	5	20.83
	College/university	10	41.67
Profession	Housewife	11	45.83
	Government employee	6	25
	Merchant	7	29.17
Place of participants	Debre-Markose	4	16.67
	Gondar	6	25
	Bahir-Dar	5	20.83
	Dessie	4	16.67
	Debre-Berhan	5	20.83

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