Table 2 Comparison of demographic data at recruitment (n = 981) and those remaining in sample at six months (n = 889)
From: Factors associated with breastfeeding at six months postpartum in a group of Australian women
Demographic characteristics | n | % (of 981) | n | % (of 889) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lives with husband/partner | 864 | 88.0 | 788 | 88.6 |
Completed secondary school | 734 | 74.9 | 670 | 75.4 |
Pension/benefit main family income | 122 | 12.4 | 101 | 11.4 |
Smoked prior to pregnancy | 362 | 36.9 | 324 | 36.4 |
English first language | 813 | 82.9 | 744 | 83.4 |
Age at recruitment, years (mean, sd) | 28.3 | (5.7) | 28.3 | (5.6) |