Research Article

Under-Five Mortality and Associated Risk Factors in Rural Settings of Ethiopia: Evidences from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

Table 2

Parent’s education qualification on child mortality.

Educational qualificationChild deathTotal
NoYes

Father’s education level
No education3376 (28.50)3985 (33.60)7361 (62.10)
Primary1967 (16.60)1550 (13.10)3517 (29.70)
Secondary and above681 (5.70)299 (2.50)980 (8.20)
Total6024 (50.80)5834 (49.20)11858 (100)
(2) = 245.7,

Mother’s education level
No education4124 (34.80)4925 (41.50)9049 (76.30)
Primary1613 (13.60)797 (6.70)2410 (20.30)
Secondary and above287 (2.40)112 (1.00)399 (3.40)
Total6024 (50.80)5834 (49.20)11858 (100)
(2) = 421.0,