Table 1 Background characteristics (n = 139)
Mean (SD; range) | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 29.6 (5.6; 18–42) | |
Educational level | ||
Low | 10 (7) | |
Intermediate | 81 (58) | |
High | 48 (35) | |
Ethnic background | ||
Dutch | 54 (39) | |
Other western (non-Dutch) | 23 (16) | |
Non-western | 62 (45) | |
Health literacy score (SAHL-D) | 35 (13; 9–53) | |
Relationship status | ||
Married/Living together with partner | 90 (64) | |
Single/Not living together with partner | 50 (36) | |
Previous pregnancy | ||
Was pregnant before | 111 (80) | |
Ever had an unplanned pregnancy | 54 (49) | |
Ever had problems in pregnancy | 61 (50) | |
Wish to conceive | ||
Yes, in next 2 years | 41 (30) | |
Yes, in 2–5 years | 61 (44) | |
Yes, not sure in how many years | 37 (26) | |
Aware of preconception counselling | 35 (25) | |
Subjective norm to participate in preconception counsellinga | ||
Subjective norm family/friends (− 8.00–9.00) | −1.72 (3.80; − 8 – 9) | |
Subjective norm partner (− 4–5) | 0.19 (2.63; − 4 – 5) | |