Table 2. Characteristics of study participants.
| Characteristic | Women (n = 34) | Men (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (min, max) | 43 (26, 55) | 47 (34, 59) | |
| Born in Australia, n (%) | 29 (85) | 13 a (93) | |
| Education, n (%) | Low (Year 12 or less) | 5 (15) | 1 (7) |
| Medium (Trade/ apprenticeship/ certificate/ diploma) | 11 (32) | 6 (40) | |
| High (University) | 18 (53) | 8 (53) | |
| Employment Status, n (%) | Full-time work | 12 (35) | 14 (93) |
| Part-time work | 12 (35) | 0 (0) | |
| Unemployed | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | |
| Keeping house | 6 (18) | 0 (0) | |
| Full-time study | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | |
| Retired | 0 (0) | 1 (7) | |
| Marital Status, n (%) | Married/Living as married | 30 (88) | 12 (80) a |
| Previously married | 4 (12) | 1 (7) | |
| Never married | 0 (0) | 1 (7) | |
| Children in household, n (%) | None | 21 (62) | 9 (60) |
| One or more | 13 (38) | 6 (40) | |
| Children in household age (years), Min, max | 0.6, 26 | 1.5, 22 | |
| Access to motor vehicle, n (%) | 34 (100) | 15 (100) | |
| Has injury/illness/disability preventing activity, n(%) | 1 (3) | 1 (6) | |
| Height (cm), mean (min, max) | 169 (153, 184) | 181 (162, 196) | |
| Weight (kg), mean (min, max) | 67 (52, 96) | 91 (69, 123) | |
| Body mass index≥25kg/m2, n (%) | 10 (33) b | 10 (67) |
a Data missing for 2 participants (denominator = 14)
b Four female participants declined to provide height and/or weight data (denominator = 30)