Table 2 Demographic and obstetric characteristics.

From: A mixed methods study protocol to develop an educational program based on salutogenesis theory to improve the postpartum quality of life among nulliparous women

Variables

Description

First phase

 Woman’s age

Date of birth, age categories

 Husband’s age

Date of birth, age categories

 Baby’s gender

Girl, Boy

 Baby’s age

Months

 Woman’s educational attainment

Years of education

 Husband’s educational attainment

Years of education

 Woman’s occupation

Employed, Housewife

 Husband’s occupation

Employed, Unemployed

 Marriage duration

Months

 Median household income

According to their monthly income

 Mode of delivery

Normal vaginal delivery, Caesarean section

Fourth phase

 Participant’s age

Date of birth, age categories

 Husband’s age

Date of birth, age categories

 Gestational age

weeks

 Participant’s educational attainment

Years of education

 Husband’s educational attainment

Years of education

 Participant’s occupation

Employed, Housewife

 Husband’s occupation

Employed, Unemployed

 Marriage duration

Months

 Median household income

According to their monthly income

 Intended mode of delivery

Normal vaginal delivery, Caesarean section