Table 1.
Socio-demographic and obstetrical characteristics (n = 24).
| Socio-Demographic and Obstetrical Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 31.5 ± 4.2 |
| Educational level | |
| 9–12 years | 8 (33.3) |
| >12 years | 16 (66.7) |
| Occupational status | |
| Employed | 11 (45.8) |
| Unemployed | 13 (54.2) |
| Marital relationship (MLS) | 40.6 ± 10.0 |
| Perceived planning for pregnancy | |
| Planned/Whenever | 14 (58.3) |
| Unplanned | 10 (41.7) |
| Participation in prenatal education | 2.0 ± 1.8 |
| Infertility treatment (yes) | 7 (29.2) |
| Pregnancy complications (yes) | 7 (29.2) |
| Gestational age of childbirth (weeks) | 39.0 ± 1.3 |
| Types of childbirth | |
| Vaginal birth | 20 (83.3) |
| Caesarean section | 4 (16.7) |
MLS: Marital Love Scale. Data are n (%) or mean ± standard deviation. Occupational status was obtained at 36 weeks of gestation.