Table 2.
General demographics of participants, N = 15.
| Characteristic | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40 (37 – 48) |
| Pre-pregnancy or first trimester BMI (kg/m2) | 27.8 (25.5 – 30.8) |
| Highest weight gain during pregnancy (kg) | 12 (10 – 20) |
| Number of years married | 12 (10 – 18) |
| Number of children | 3 (2 – 3) |
| Characteristic | N (%) |
| Race | Chinese: 6 (40.0) Malay: 6 (40.0) Indian: 3 (20.0) |
| Occupation | Receptionist work, administrative work, cashier services: 7 (46.7) Childhood educator: 2 (13.3) Nurse (with nursing knowledge): 2 (13.3) Sales assistant: 1 (6.67) Management assistant: 1 (6.67) Housewife: 1 (6.67) Unemployed: 1 (6.67) |
| Has medical or nursing knowledge | No: 13 (86.7) Yes (nursing knowledge): 2 (13.3) |
| Highest education level | Secondary education: 8 (53.3) Pre-University: 2 (13.3) University: 5 (33.3) |
| Marital status | Married: 13 (86.7) Divorced: 1 (6.67) Widowed: 1 (6.67) |