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Table 1 Characteristics of the study population

From: Perceived determinants of physical activity among women with prior severe preeclampsia: a qualitative assessment

Demographics

 

Total (n = 35)

Age*

Years

35 [32, 44]

Number of children

0

2 (6%)

1

19 (54%)

2

12 (34%)

3

2 (6%)

Living situation

With partner and children

26 (74%)

Without partner, with children

7 (20%)

With partner, without children

2 (6%)

Without partner and children

0 (0%)

Educational level**

Lower

0 (0%)

Middle

7 (20%)

Higher

28 (80%)

Paid employment

Yes

28 (80%)

No

7 (20%)

If yes, hours/week*

28 [20, 32]

Preeclampsia characteristics

Time since severe preeclampsia

 ≥ 3 months to 1 year

8 (23%)

1–3 years

8 (23%)

 ≥ 3 years

19 (54%)

Preeclampsia related health complaints still present

Yes

17 (49%)

No

18 (51%)

Physical activity

Reaching ≥ 150 min of MVPA*** per week

Yes

17 (49%)

No

18 (51%)

COVID-19 effects on MVPA

No effect

21 (60%)

Negative

12 (34%)

Positive

2 (6%)

  1. Displayed value is frequency (percentage of total participants) unless marked with a *, in which case the displayed value is the median [interquartile range]
  2. **Classified using the International Standard Classification of Education
  3. ***MVPA moderate-to-vigorous physical activity