Table 1.
Demographic and other characteristics of women participating in key informant interviews related to postpartum care, Chicago, 2015 (N = 20)
| Characteristics of women | n (%) | Mean (range) |
|---|---|---|
| Mom age (years) (n = 19) | 27.3 (18–40) | |
| Baby age (days) (n = 17) | 12.5 (1–44) | |
| Race/ethnicity (n = 19) | ||
| African-American | 11 (57.9) | |
| Biracial | 3 (15.8) | |
| Mexican | 1 (5.3) | |
| White | 3 (15.8) | |
| Refused | 1 (5.3) | |
| Highest level of education (n = 19) | ||
| High school | 5 (26.3) | |
| Vocational school | 1 (5.3) | |
| Some college | 8 (42.1) | |
| College graduate | 3 (15.8) | |
| Refused | 1 (5.3) | |
| First birth (n = 20) | Yes 9 (45) No 11 (55) |
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| Co-reside with father (n = 18) | Yes 11 (61.1) No 7 (38.9) |
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| Already scheduled postpartum visit at time of interview (n = 19) | Yes 8 (42.1) No 11 (57.9) |
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