Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Women in the Study
| Characteristic | No Previous BF Expa % (n = 80) | Previous BF Exp % (n = 73) | Statistical Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | (p < 0.001) | ||
| ≤ 20 Years | 11 (n = 9) | 0 (n = 0) | |
| 21–25 Years | 29 (n = 23) | 5 (n = 4) | |
| 26–30 Years | 40 (n = 32) | 36 (n = 26) | |
| 31–35 Years | 15 (n = 12) | 42 (n = 31) | |
| 36–40 Years | 5 (n = 4) | 16 (n = 12) | |
| Race | NSb | ||
| Caucasian | 95 (n = 76) | 93 (n = 68) | |
| Black | 3 (n = 2) | 3 (n = 2) | |
| Indian/Alaskan | 1 (n = 1) | 1 (n = 1) | |
| Asian | 0 (n = 0) | 1 (n = 1) | |
| Hispanic | 1 (n = 1) | 1 (n = 1) | |
| Income | NS | ||
| < 22% of poverty level | 86 (n = 69) | 93 (n = 68) | |
| < 200% of poverty level | 13 (n = 10) | 7 (n = 5) | |
| Previous Children | NS | ||
| 0 | 93 (n = 74) | 0 (n = 0) | |
| 1 | 4 (n = 3) | 68 (n = 50) | |
| 2 | 3 (n = 2) | 18 (n = 13) | |
| 3 | 1 (n = 1) | 8 (n = 6) | |
| >3 | 0 (n = 0) | 5 (n = 4) | |
| Education | NS | ||
| ≤ High school diploma | 16 (n = 13) | 8 (n = 6) | |
| Some college/Bachelors degree | 65 (n = 52) | 71 (n = 52) | |
| Some postgraduate work | 19 (n = 15) | 21 (n = 15) |
a
BF Exp = breastfeeding experience
b
NS = not sigificant [p > 0.05]
cOne subject refused to provide this information.