Demographics of women recruited for the study
| Demographic | DVD group (n=35) | Control group (n=15) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (SD) | 24 (5.3) | 23 (5.9) |
| Range | 16–36 | 17–34 |
| DepCat Score* [n (%)] | ||
| 1–2 (Affluent) | 3 (9) | 1 (7) |
| 3–5 (Moderate) | 25 (71) | 13 (87) |
| 6–7 (Deprived) | 7 (20) | 1 (7) |
| Smoker [n (%)] | ||
| No | 19 (54) | 10 (67) |
| Current | 13 (37) | 4 (27) |
| Ex | 3 (9) | 1 (7) |
| Previous birth [n (%)] | 12 (34) | 5 (33) |
| Previous abortion [n (%)] | 11 (31) | 3 (20) |
| Previous contraception use [n (%)] | ||
| None | 2 (6) | 0 |
| Condoms | 32 (91) | 14 (93) |
| Combined (pills/patch) | 26 (74) | 14 (93) |
| Progestogen-only pill | 11 (31) | 0 |
| Contraceptive injection | 3 (9) | 1 (7) |
| Intrauterine method | 2 (6) | 1 (7) |
*The DepCat Score is a marker of deprivation in Scotland based upon postcode area of residence, scoring from 1 (least deprived) to 7 (most deprived).15
DVD, digital video disc; SD, standard deviation.