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Table 1 Distribution of the sociodemographic characteristics of the women and their spouses (N = 340)

From: Views on spousal support during delivery: a Turkey experience

Sociodemographic Characteristics

Women

Women’s Spouses

N

%

N

%

Agea

  < 20

34

20.0

 20–30

121

71.2

115

67.6

  > 30

15

8.8

55

32.4

Working Status

 Yes

30

17.6

140

82.4

 No

140

82.4

30

17.6

Educational Status

 Illiterate/Literate /Primary School

55

32.4

18

10.6

 Secondary School

60

35.2

53

31.2

 High School or University

55

32.4

99

58.2

Family Income

 Low

77

45.3

77

45.3

 Medium

93

54.7

93

54.7

Total

170

100.0

170

100.0

  1. aMean age of the women: 23.5 ± 4.5 (Min: 16; Max: 37)
  2. Mean age of women’s spouses: 28.6 ± 4.2 (Min: 21; Max: 43)