Table 1.
Characteristics of the study respondents: women (n 932) from socio-economically disadvantaged areas in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia, 2007–2008
| Characteristic | Mean | sd |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 33·3 | 7·6 |
| n | % | |
| Country of birth | ||
| Australia | 739 | 79·3 |
| Overseas | 193 | 20·7 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/de facto | 526 | 56·4 |
| Previously married | 80 | 8·6 |
| Never married | 326 | 35·0 |
| Number of children under the age of 18 years living in household | ||
| None | 516 | 55·3 |
| One | 159 | 17·1 |
| Two | 173 | 18·6 |
| Three or more | 84 | 9·0 |
| Education | ||
| Low | 127 | 13·6 |
| Medium | 434 | 46·6 |
| High | 371 | 39·8 |
| Employment status | ||
| Working full-time | 454 | 48·7 |
| Working part-time | 188 | 20·2 |
| Not currently in paid employment | 290 | 31·1 |