Table 1 Demographic characteristics of first-time mothers not meeting the physical activity guidelines during pregnancy (n = 133)
Characteristic | N | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age | Mean age 31.9 years | |
Country of birth | ||
Australia | 110 | 83% |
UK | 4 | 3% |
New Zealand | 2 | 2% |
Vietnam | 2 | 2% |
Other | 15 | 11% |
Marital status | ||
Married or defacto | 128 | 96% |
Separated widowed or divorced | 1 | <1% |
Never married | 4 | 3% |
Highest qualification | ||
No formal or up to year 10 (low SEP) | 7 | 5% |
Year 12/trade apprentice/certificate diploma (med SEP) | 61 | 46% |
University degree or higher (high SEP) | 65 | 49% |
Occupation status | ||
Working full time | 5 | 4% |
Working part time | 7 | 5% |
Unemployed/laid off | 1 | <1% |
Keeping house and/or raising children full time | 119 | 90% |
Weekly household income | ||
$1-$599 per week | 40 | 35% |
$600-$1499 per week | 23 | 20% |
$1500-$2000+ per week | 8 | 7% |
Other | 45 | 39% |