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Table 1 Sample characteristics

From: Drinking before and after pregnancy recognition among South African women: the moderating role of traumatic experiences

Variable

N (%)

Age; mean (s.d.)

29.0 (9.6)

Race

 

   Black

23 (34.8%)

   Colored

43 (65.2%)

Unmarried

45 (68.2%)

Has children

48 (72.7%)

Would attempt to get pregnant this year

50 (75.8%)

Unemployed

50 (75.8%)

Highest education reached

 

   Less than high school

22 (33.3%)

   Some high school

39 (59.1%)

   Completed high school (with diploma)

5 (7.6%)

Any traumatic experiences

42 (64%)

   Any recent IPV

36 (54.5%)

   Any childhood abuse

26 (39.4%)

  1. Note: All variables were assessed prior to pregnancy recognition.