Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants
| Study sample, n = 127 | Normal population sample, n = 1115 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean years (SD) | 32.0 (10.2) | 32.7 (7.9) |
| Gainfully employed, n (%) | ||
| Full time | 55 (43.3) | |
| Part time | 15 (11.8) | |
| Not working | 35 (27.6) | |
| Unknown | 22 (17.3) | |
| Civil status, n (%) | ||
| Living with a partner | 57 (44.9) | |
| Living alone | 65 (51.2) | |
| Unknown | 5 (3.9) | |
| Children at home, n (%) | ||
| Having children living at home | 62 (48.8) | |
| Having not children living at home | 65 (51.2) | |
| BMI, mean (SD) [range] | 28.2 (6.4) [17.8 - 47.7] | |
| F-G score, mean (SD) | 18.8 (8.4) | |
| MSPSS, mean (SD) | ||
| Total | 62.5 (18.2) | |
| Family | 21.2 (7.0) | |
| Friends | 18.5 (8.0) | |
| Significant other | 22.7 (6.7) | |
BMI = Body Mass Index, F-G = Ferriman Gallwey score, MSPSS = Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.