Research Article

Ngaa-bi-nya-nhumi-nya (to Test First): Piloting the Feasibility of Using the Growth and Empowerment Measure with Aboriginal Pregnant Women Who Smoke

Table 1

Baseline characteristics of participants.

%

Identify as Aboriginal
 No16.7
 Yes1493.3

Identify as Torres Strait Islander
 No1493.3
 Yes16.7

Identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
 No1280.0
 Yes320.0

Partner
 No426.7
 Yes1173.3

Number of children given birth to
 None16.7
 1 to 2746.7
 3 or more746.7

Education
 Primary or up to year 9533.3
 Year 10 to 11746.7
 Year 12213.3
 TAFE/currently at university16.7

Smoking status
 Everyday853.3
 Most days426.7
 Occasionally320.0

MeanSD

Age27.25.5
Duration in pregnancy19.28.5