Table 1 Sociodemographic and weight characteristics of sample women (N = 3610)
Characteristic | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Mean: 34.5 years (SD: 8.2) | |
Level of education | Â | Â |
   Did not complete high school | 791 | (21.9) |
   Completed high school/trade certificate/diploma | 1866 | (51.7) |
   Completed tertiary education | 953 | (26.4) |
Marital status | Â | Â |
   Married/de facto | 2357 | (65.3) |
   Separated/divorced/widowed | 301 | (8.3) |
   Never married | 952 | (26.4) |
Current behavior in relation to weight | Â | Â |
   Actively doing things to gain weight | 60 | (1.7) |
   Actively doing things to avoid gaining weight | 1010 | (28.0) |
   Actively doing things to lose weight | 1380 | (38.2) |
   Not doing anything in particular for their weight | 1160 | (32.1) |
Number of children living in home | Â | Â |
   None | 1422 | (39.4) |
   One | 648 | (18.0) |
   Two | 938 | (26.0) |
   Three or more | 602 | (16.7) |