Table 1 Characteristics of study participants
Characteristic | Participants (n = 27) |
|---|---|
Age (years), median (IQR) | 32 (31-36) |
Years since diagnosis, median (IQR) | 5 (2-13) |
Currently under the care of a rheumatologist, n (%) | 25 (93) |
Pregnancy status, n (%) | |
 Pregnant within last 5 years | 18 (67) |
 Currently pregnant | 5 (19) |
 Considering pregnancy in next 5 yearsa | 18 (67) |
Australian-born, n (%) | 24 (89) |
University education, n (%) | 19 (70) |
Employment status, n (%) | |
 In paid employment | 18 (67) |
 Not working due to parenting responsibilities | 8 (30) |
 Stopped work due to rheumatoid arthritis | 1 (4) |
Residential location, n (%) | |
 Major city | 13 (48) |
 Regional area | 12 (44) |
 Remote area | 2 (7) |