Table 1. Characteristics of mothers (n=145).
| Variable | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | |
| 20–29 | 16 (11.0) |
| 30–39 | 114 (78.6) |
| ≥40 | 15 (10.3) |
| No. of children | |
| 1 | 101 (69.7) |
| 2 | 37 (25.5) |
| ≥3 | 7 (4.8) |
| Educational attainment | |
| Middle school | 1 (0.7) |
| High school | 9 (6.2) |
| University degree | 135 (93.1) |
| Household income* | |
| Lowest (≤200) | 5 (3.4) |
| Mid-low (200–299) | 17 (11.7) |
| Mid-high (300–399) | 28 (19.3) |
| Highest (≥400) | 95 (65.5) |
| Degree of discomfort maintaining a restricted diet | |
| Very difficult | 3 (2.1) |
| Difficult | 53 (36.6) |
| Bearable | 65 (44.8) |
| Easy | 24 (16.6) |
*Monthly income, 10,000 Korean won.