Table 1 Characteristics of women interviewed (n = 22)
Characteristic | n | Mean (range) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Â | 24.9 (17-41) |
Educational status | ||
   Year 10 or less | 15 |  |
   Year 11 | 3 |  |
   Certificate/diploma | 3 |  |
Income source | ||
   Employment | 2 |  |
   Welfare | 17 |  |
   Other | 3 |  |
Pregnancy Status | ||
   Pregnant now | 13 |  |
   Recently pregnant | 9 |  |
Parity | Â | 2.1 (0-7) |
Tobacco smoking | ||
   Never smoked | 2 |  |
   Ex-smoker | 1 |  |
   Quit during pregnancy | 8 |  |
   Cut down during pregnancy | 6 |  |
   No change | 3 |  |
   Increased | 2 |  |