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Demographic characteristics of the sample (n = 374)
| Characteristic | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 299 | 79.9 |
| Male | 75 | 20.1 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/cohabiting | 190 | 50.8 |
| Single | 95 | 25.4 |
| Separated/divorced | 63 | 16.8 |
| Widowed | 26 | 7.0 |
| Education | ||
| 8 years | 133 | 35.6 |
| 11 years | 168 | 44.9 |
| 15 years + | 73 | 19.5 |
| Mean age, years (S.D.) | 43.0 (11.6) | |
| Mean BMI, kg/m2 (S.D.) | 47.0 (7.1) | |
