Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics for the Women in the Pregnancy, Infection and Nutrition Postpartum Study at 3 and 12 Months Postpartum
| Characteristic | 3 Months | 12 Months | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n1 | Median; Mean (SD) | n1 | Median; Mean (SD) | |
| Current BMI | 687 | 25.47; 27.4 (7.1) | 535 | 24.27; 26.6 (7.6) |
| Absolute Intensity of Total Physical Activity (MET hours/week)1 |
673 | 0; 7.0 (17.7) | 541 | 0; 8.4 (18.8) |
| Absolute Intensity of Work-Related Activity (MET hours/week) |
673 | 0; 0.9 (6.8) | 541 | 0; 0.6 (3.2) |
| Absolute Intensity of Recreational-Related Activity (MET hours/week) |
673 | 0; 4.6 (14.9) | 541 | 0; 6.0 (16.9) |
| Absolute Intensity of Care-giving-Related Activity (MET hours/week) |
673 | 0; 0.3 (1.4) | 541 | 0; 0.2 (1.8) |
| Total Energy Intake (kcals) | 582 | 1979.3; 2088.1 (806.8) |
446 | 1817.8; 1935.5 (666.8) |
| % Energy from Carbohydrates | 582 | 52.6; 52.4 (8.1) | 446 | 51.0; 51.0 (7.8) |
| % Energy from Fat | 582 | 33.0; 33.3 (6.7) | 446 | 33.3; 33.5 (6.1) |
| % Energy from Protein | 582 | 14.3; 14.3 (2.8) | 446 | 14.6; 14.5 (2.6) |
| Eating Attitudes Test Score | 684 | 3.0; 5.0 (5.4) | 550 | 3.0; 4.9 (5.0) |
| Frequencies | ||||
| Married (yes) | 688 | 81.5 | 550 | 84.9 |
| Income (% Poverty Index) | 682 | 545 | ||
| >350% | 49.4 | 54.5 | ||
| 185–350% | 23.7 | 23.7 | ||
| <185% | 26.8 | 21.8 | ||
| Working (yes) | 688 | 51.7 | 550 | 62.4 |
| Smoking (yes) | 688 | 10.0 | 550 | 8.9 |
| Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (≥13) |
688 | 7.3 | 550 | 6.4 |
| Breastfeeding Status | 688 | 550 | ||
| Still breastfeeding | 64.8 | 26.5 | ||
| Started but stopped | 26.2 | 66.0 | ||
| Never | 9.1 | 7.5 | ||
1
A total of 688 and 550 home visits were conducted at 3 and 12 months respectively. The samples sizes indicate that some women did not have complete data for all the variables.
2
MET-metabolic equivalents.