Table 1.
Sample characteristics
| Age (years) | Total (n = 44) | (% of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | 26.8 | |
| Median | 23 | |
| Range | 18–43 | |
| Highest education attained | ||
| Secondary school | 14 | 31.9% |
| Further education (e.g. college) | 13 | 29.5% |
| Higher education (i.e. university) | 13 | 29.5% |
| Postgraduate | 4 | 9.1% |
| Relationship status (at interview) | ||
| Single | 8 | 18.1% |
| Cohabiting/married | 18 | 40.9% |
| In relationship (not cohabiting) | 17 | 38.7% |
| Separated | 1 | 2.3% |
| Employment status | ||
| In paid employment | 31 | 70.5% |
| Student | 7 | 15.9% |
| Not in paid employment/full‐time parent | 6 | 13.6% |
| Children | 15 | 34.1% |
| Previous termination of pregnancy | 7 | 15.9% |