Table 2 Characteristics of the women included in the validation study and of their source population
From: Development and initial validation of a fertility experiences questionnaire
Women in validation study (n = 63) | All other patientsa (N = 860) | P value** | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (S.D.) | Mean (S.D.) | ||
Years of age | 30.4 (4.7) | 31.8 (5.8) | 0.066 |
Visit type | N (%) | N (%) | |
Initial infertility visit | 48 (76.2) | 739 (85.9) | 0.035 |
Initial IVF visit | 15 (23.8) | 121 (14.1) | |
Had early pregnancy ultrasound at UCRM | 41 (65.0) | 422 (49.0) | 0.014 |
Race | |||
White | 45 (67.2) | NA | |
Other | 8 (11.9) | ||
Household income (in US dollars) | |||
12,000 - 25,000 | 2 (3.0) | NA | |
25,001 - 50,000 | 10 (14.9) | ||
50,001 - 75,000 | 14 (20.9) | ||
75,001 - 100,000 | 25 (39.7) | ||
Over 100,000 | 11 (16.4) | ||
Education | |||
Graduated high school | 3 (4.8) | NA | |
Some college/vocational school | 11 (17.6) | ||
Graduated college | 28 (44.4) | ||
Attended graduate school | 21 (33.3) | ||
Outcome of fertility treatment | |||
no pregnancy | 20 (29.9) | NA | |
pregnancy, no live birth | 4 (6.0) | ||
live birth | 42 (62.7) |