Demographic analysis
Chi-square analysis was conducted to determine whether demographic characteristics were associated with selected traditional practices. The majority of women took hot drink, hot baths and adhered to food restrictions. Younger and less educated women were more likely to follow traditional postpartum practices. There was a statistically significant difference between education and food restrictions. However, there was no meaningful difference between education and talking hot drinks and having hot baths. Women working in 'agriculture' and 'house duties' were more likely to follow these practices. There was a statistically significant association between women's occupation and taking hot drinks and food restriction. However, there was no meaningful relationship between occupation and having hot baths.