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Table 2 Demographic characteristics of study participants (N = 38)

From: Women’s perspectives on the ethical implications of non-invasive prenatal testing: a qualitative analysis to inform health policy decisions

 

Number

Percent

Pregnancy

 Singleton

37

97%

 Twin

1

3%

Primary prenatal care provider

 Family physician

17

45%

 Obstetrician

13

34%

 Midwife

2

5%

 Fertility specialist

2

5%

 Family physician + obstetrician

3

8%

 Family physician + midwife

1

3%

Age at delivery (mean = 35.4 yrs)

 25-29 years

2

5%

 30-34

14

37%

 34-39

16

42%

 40+

6

16%

Number of existing children

 Zero

9

24%

 One

19

50%

 Two

9

24%

 Three or more

1

3%

Location of Residence

 Urban

26

68%

 Suburban/town

9

24%

 Rural

3

8%

Religiosity

 Considers self “religious”

13

34%

  Christian

7

18%

  Jewish

5

13%

  Christian + Jewish

1

3%

 Does not consider self “religious”

25

66%

Highest level of education

 High school degree

1

3%

 College degree

7

18%

 University undergraduate degree

13

34%

 University graduate or professional degree

17

45%