Exploring the understanding and experience of women with rheumatic diseases regarding fertility intention- a qualitative content analysis

Table 1 Characteristics of the study participants (N = 30)

Variables			Mean ± SD	Frequency	Percent
Age (years)	Participants		34.8 ± 5.12
Age (years)	Spouses		40.04 ± 6.03
Education	Participant	Diploma and below		20	66.67
		Bachelor of Science		8	26.67
		Master of Science and higher		2	6.67
	Husband	Diploma and below		18	60
		Bachelor of Science		6	20
		Master of Science and higher		6	20
Occupation	Participant	Employee		2	6.67
		Self-employment		3	10
		Household		25	83.33
	Husband	Employee		7	23.33
		Self-employee		14	46.67
		Laborer		9	30
No. of Children	0			4	13.33
	1			11	36.67
	2			9	30
	3			6	20
No. of Abortion	0			18	60
	1			9	30
	2			3	10
Place of Interview	Public clinic			16	53.33
Place of Interview	Private office			14	46.67

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