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Table 3 Demographic Characteristics of the Sample

From: Women’s preferences for childbirth experiences in the Republic of Ireland; a mixed methods study

Demographic characteristics

Values

Age years (S.D.)

32.35

(7.1)

 

Baby weeks: (S.D.)

18.0

(6.4)

 

Parity N (%)

Primigravida

296

(55.7)

Multigravida

233

(43.9)

Marital Status N (%)

Married

403

(75.9)

Single

34

(6.4)

Living with partner

90

(16.9)

Other

2

(0.4)

Education N (%)

No Qualifications

17

(3.2)

Junior Certa

35

(6.6)

Leaving Certb

90

(16.9)

Certificate/Diploma

173

(32.6)

Degree

33

(25.0)

Postgraduate

81

(15.3)

Ethnic background

 

N

%

White Irish

 

451

84

Other white background

 

56

11

'Other’

 

24

6

  1. S.D. standard deviation
  2. aJunior Certificate an intermediate examination following 3 years in secondary school (high school)
  3. bLeaving Certificate examination when leaving secondary school A/O level standard or high school certificate