Table 1 Characteristics of pregnant women and antenatal services (n = 1363)
Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
Age | |
Mean (SD) | 29 years (5 years) |
Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander, or both | 80 (6%) |
Highest education level completed | |
Completed high school or less | 398 (29%) |
Completed technical certificate or diploma | 496 (36%) |
Completed university or college degree or higher | 469 (34%) |
Area index of disadvantage | |
Most disadvantaged | 574 (42%) |
Mid disadvantaged | 454 (33%) |
Least disadvantaged | 335 (25%) |
First Pregnancy | 571 (42%) |
Pregnancy risk level | |
Low risk | 851 (62%) |
High risk | 512 (38%) |
Consumed alcohol since pregnancy recognition (yes) | 133 (10%) |
Antenatal service geographic remoteness | |
Major city | 1146 (84%) |
Regional or rural | 217 (16%) |
Provider/s seen in antenatal visit | |
Midwife only | 821 (60%) |
Doctor only | 198 (15%) |
Midwife and doctor | 298 (22%) |
Other provider involved | 46 (3%) |