Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the sample population (N = 831)
Variable | n (%) | Mean; SD |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Â | 30.99; 7.47 |
  ≤ 23 | 185 (22.3) | |
 24–31 | 293 (35.3) | |
 32–39 | 229 (27.6) | |
  ≥ 40 | 124 (14.9) | |
Education (years) | Â | 10.41; 2.71 |
  ≤ 6 | 69 (8.3) | |
 7–9 | 240 (28.9) | |
 10–12 | 430 (51.7) | |
  > 12 | 92 (11.1) | |
Parity | Â | 3.56; 2.06 |
 1 | 154 (18.5) | |
 2–3 | 284 (34.2) | |
 4–5 | 254 (30.6) | |
  ≥ 6 | 139 (16.7) | |
Region |  | – |
 Irbid | 213 (25.6) | |
 Jerash | 170 (20.5) | |
 Mafraq | 448 (53.9) | |
Employment status |  | – |
 Unemployed | 710 (85.4) | |
 Employed | 121 (14.6) | |
Health insurance |  | – |
 Uninsured | 251 (30.2) | |
 Insured | 580 (69.8) | |
Total number of pregnancy-related illnesses | – | |
 No health problems | 380 (45.7) | |
 1–2 health problems | 172 (20.7) | |
  ≥ 3 health problems | 279 (33.6) | |
Self-perceived health status | – | |
 Poor | 208 (25.0) | |
 Average | 403 (48.5) | |
 Excellent | 220 (26.5) | |