CHAPTER- IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

4.1: OVERVIEW
This chapter presents data collected, analysis and interpretation from the field. The data was
collected using instruments like questionnaire, interview guide and documentation, which was
highlighted under the researcher’s methodology. In this chapter, more emphasis has been placed
on the interpretation of raw data in relation to the set objectives and the research question as set
for the study.
4.2 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Hargeisa  (Somali: Hargeysa, Arabic: ‫ )هرجيسا‬is a city situated in the Woqooyi Galbeed region of

the self-declared but internationally unrecognized Republic of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa.
It is the capital and largest city of Somaliland.
During the middle Ages, Hargeisa was part of the domain of the Adal Sultanate. The city later
succeeded Barbara as the capital of the British Somaliland protectorate in 1941. In 1960, the
protectorate gained independence and united as scheduled days later with the Trust Territory of
Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) to form the Somali Republic (Somalia) on July 1.
Hargeisa is situated in a valley in the Galgodon (Ogo) highlands, and sits at an elevation of
1,334 m (4,377 ft). Home to rock art from the Neolithic period, the city is also a commercial hub
for precious stone-cutting, construction, retail services and trading, among other activities.

PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS
The researcher prepared questionnaires and interview guide appropriate for this study. The
questionnaires were administered using both personal administrations with on the spot collection
where the researcher delivered the questionnaire in person and waited for the respondents to fill
them then went back with them. Personal administration with collection after time was employed
to give the respondents amble time to answer the questionnaire and consult other resource
material and other documents.
The researcher distributed 50 questionnaires to household mothers in Hargeisa Group Hospital.
All the questionnaires were completed and returned back. This means that questionnaires which
have been completed represented a good response rate which was considered ample for the
objectives of the study
GENDER OF RESPONDENTS
The researcher was interested in ensuring gender particularly female only in his research; this
meant the researcher to find out the number of household mothers or female respondents.

Table: 4.1Age of respondents

AGE Frequency Percentage
18-25 5 1.25%
25-30 10 2.25%
30-40 5 37.5%
40-45 5 1.25%
Total 25 100%

Figure 4.1 age of respondents

Chart Title
frequency perecentage
10

5 5 5

2.25
1.25 1.25 1.25

18 to 25 25 to 30 30 to40 40 to 45

It is observed from table 4.1 and figure 4.1 that the age of most respondents were in between 30-
40 since they were 40% and the others were like the following and 25%% were the age between
18-yrs also the age between 25-30yrs were 25% And lastly 40-50yrs were 12.5%
Table 4.2marital status
marital status frequency Percentage

Single 2 5%
Married 10 2.25%
Divorced 5 1.25%
Windowed 3 0.75%
Total 25 100%

Figure 4.2 marital status chart

Chart Title
frequency perecentage

10

3 4
1 2
2.25 5
0.5
2 1.25
3 0.75

single
married
divorced
windowed
Sit is observed from table 4.2 that the married were most respondents they were 75% also
divorced mothers were 12.5% since single mothers were 5% and windowed ones were 7.5%

Table 4.3 educational level

Educational level frequency Percentage

literate 4 1%
Illiterate 9 2.25%
Higher education 6 1.5%
University 6 1.5%
Total 100%
Figure 4.3 number of respondent’s children

Chart Title
frequency perecentage

4
university 1.5
6

3
higher education 1.5
6

2
iliterate 2.25
9

1
literate 1
4
It is observed from table 4.3 that the number of children of respondents the most number of
children of respondents more than 5 child and were 28% also respondents have 1-2 child were
20% since 3-5 child were 20% and respondents without children were 10%

Table 4.4 occupational

Occupation Frequency Percentage

employed 8 2%
unemployed 8 2%
business 6 1.5%
students 3 0.75%

Total 100%

Chart Title
frequency perecentage
8 8

3
2 2
1.5
0.75

employed unemployed business students

Figure 4.4 chart for occupation

It is observed from table 4.4 that the educational level of respondents the most number of
respondents were business 15 answer 6% also respondents primary level were 20% since
secondry level were 15% and 45% were unes
Table 4.Residence
answer FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
IDPS 10 37.%
Urban 15 13%
Total 25 100%

Figure 4.5 chart for Residence

Chart Title
perecentage

2.25 3.75

1 2

IDPS Urban

Figure and table 4.5 shows that the most of respondents 50% were nurse while
37% were selected none and 13% were selected doctors

6) What do you think to cause of abortion ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Bacteria 10 2.25%
Virus 2 0.5%
Drugs 5 1.25%
Not know 8 2.25%
TOTal 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

8 2.25
not know

5 1.25
drugs

2 0.5
virus

10 2.25
bacteria

Figure and table 4.6 shows that the most of respondents 45% answered this
question by selecting virus while 30% were selected by alcohol and 25% were
selected by bacteria

7) Do you think that abortion can be prevented ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 10 2.25%
No 15 3.75%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
Series 1 Series 2

3.75

2.25

15
10

yes no

Figure and table 4.7 shows that the most of respondents 60% answered this
question by selecting yes and 40% were selected by no

8) Do you know any effect of abortion ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 12 3%
No 13 3.25%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

no 13 3.25

yes 12 3

Figure and table 4.8 shows that the most of respondents 55% answered this
question by selecting yes and 45% were selected by no

9) Do you think abortion can be cause anema?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 18 4.5%
No 7 1.75%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
Series 1 Series 2

1.75
no 7

4.5
yes 18

Figure and table 4.9 shows that the most of respondents 60% answered this
question by selecting yes and 40% were selected by no

10) Do you know the completion of abortion ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 17 4.25%
No 8 2%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecntage

4.25 2

17 8

yes no

11.Do you know any management of abortion ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 14 3.5%
No 11 2.75%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

14

3.5 11

2.75

yes
no

Figure and table 4.11 shows that the most of respondents 52% answered this
question by selecting yes and 48% were selected by no

12. Do you think abortion can be the live of woman ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 8 2%
No 17 4.25%
Total 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

2 4.25

8 17

yes no

Figure and table 4.12 shows that the most of respondents 58% answered this
question by selecting yes and 42% were selected by no

13what is the Risk factor of abortion ?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
yes 10 2.5%
No 15 3.75%
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentag

15 3.75
no

10 2.5
yes

Figure and table 4.13 shows that the most of respondents 63% answered this
question by selecting yes and 37% were selected by no

14 ) Do you know how to ma management effect of abortion on pregnancy

woman?

Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage

Yes 8 2%
No 7 1.75%
Not know 5 1.25
Total 25 100%
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

8
7

2 1.75
1.25

yes no not know

Figur
e and table 4.14 shows that the most of respondents 65% answered this question by
selecting yes and 35% were selected by no

15 Do you think the effect of abortion is serious complication that can lead
morbidity and mortality on woman?
Answer of respondents Frequency Percentage
Yes 9 2.25%
No 10 2.5%
I don’t know 6 1.5%
Total 25 100
 Chart Title
frequency perecentage

6 1.5
I don’t

10 2.5
no

9 2.25
yes

Figure and table 4.15 shows that the most of respondents 55% answered this
question by selecting yes and 45% were selected by no