Characteristics of women participating in the online survey
| Demographic characteristics | Sample size, n a | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | ||
| Mean 35.4 (range 19–51, SD = ±6.9) | 267 | |
| Ethnicity | 269 | |
| White British | 165 | 61.3 |
| British Asian | 84 | 31.2 |
| Other | 20 | 7.4 |
| Region of residence | 240 | |
| North England | 29 | 12.1 |
| Midlands | 76 | 31.7 |
| South England | 110 | 45.8 |
| Devolved nations | 25 | 10.4 |
| Diagnosis made by | 290 | |
| GP | 113 | 39.0 |
| Specialist | 88 | 30.3 |
| Participant | 51 | 17.6 |
| Friend/family member | 38 | 13.1 |
| BMI | ||
| Median 30.8, IQR 25.9 to 35.8 | 254 | |
| Underweight (<18.5) | 2 | 0.8 |
| Normal weight (18.5–25) | 48 | 18.9 |
| Overweight (25–30) | 68 | 26.8 |
| Obese (>30) | 136 | 53.5 |
↵a Participants did not complete all questions hence why the number of responders has been given for each question. BMI = body mass index. IQR = interquartile range. SD = standard deviation.