Table 1 Background characteristics of the women
From: Exploring pregnancy termination experiences and needs among Malaysian women: A qualitative study
Characteristics | Number (n = 31) | Percent (%) | Mean ± SD (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 30.16 ± 6.41 (21–43) | ||
Ethnicity | |||
Malay | 16 | 51.6 | |
Chinese | 10 | 32.3 | |
Indian | 5 | 16.1 | |
Religion | |||
Islam | 16 | 51.6 | |
Buddhist/Taoist | 10 | 32.3 | |
Hindu | 5 | 16.1 | |
Education level | |||
Primary | 2 | 6.5 | |
Secondary | 23 | 74.2 | |
Tertiary | 6 | 19.4 | |
Marital status | |||
Single | 5 | 16.1 | |
Married | 25 | 80.6 | |
Divorced/Separated | 1 | 3.2 | |
Monthly Personal Income 1 | |||
≤ RM 1000 | 7 | 29.2 | |
RM1001-RM2000 | 15 | 62.5 | |
RM2001-RM3000 | 0 | 0 | |
RM3001-RM4000 | 1 | 4.2 | |
RM4001-RM5000 | 1 | 4.2 | |
Monthly Household Income | |||
≤ RM 1000 | 2 | 6.5 | |
RM1001-RM2000 | 11 | 35.5 | |
RM2001-RM3000 | 1 | 3.2 | |
RM3001-RM4000 | 11 | 35.5 | |
RM4001-RM5000 | 5 | 16.1 | |
RM5001-RM6000 | 1 | 3.2 | |
Occupational group 2 | |||
Technicians & Associates professional | 2 | 6.5 | |
Clerical support worker | 7 | 22.6 | |
Service and sales worker | 7 | 22.6 | |
Plant & machine operators & assembler | 5 | 16.1 | |
Self-employed/freelance | 3 | 9.7 | |
Housewife | 7 | 22.6 |