Table 1 Characteristics of participants and non-participants
From: Predictors of and reasons for pacifier use in first-time mothers: an observational study
Variable | Participants (N = 670*) | Non-participants (N = 1780*) | Pearson Chi Square Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Mean (SD) or N (%) | (P Value) | |
Mother's age at delivery | 30.8 (5.2) | 27.9 (5.5) | (< 0.001) |
Highest level of education | Â | Â | Â |
University | 395 (59.0) | 545 (31.8) | 168.00 |
Trade / TAFEa | 154 (23.0) | 457 (26.7) | (< 0.001) |
High School | 121 (18.0) | 710 (41.5) | Â |
Mother's relationship status at infant's birth | Â | Â | Â |
Not in a relationship | 30 (4.5) | 200 (11.8) | 29.31 |
In a relationship | 639 (95.5) | 1493 (88.2) | (< 0.001) |
Initial feeding intention | Â | Â | Â |
Breastfed | 628 (94.3) | 1565 (88.8) | 19.31 |
Formula | 10 (1.5) | 85 (4.8) | (< 0.001) |
Combination (breastfed & formula) | 28 (4.2) | 113 (6.4) | Â |
Mother's country of birth | Â | Â | Â |
Australia | 522 (78.6) | 1288 (75.8) | 2.10 |
Other | 142 (21.4) | 411 (24.2) | (0.16) |