Table 1

Background characteristics of participants (n=79)

n=79
Freq (%)
Geographical region of residence/work
 Australia or New Zealand24 (30.4)
 Africa or Asia4 (5.1)
 Europe11 (13.9)
 North America24 (30.4)
 South or Central America3 (3.8)
 UK or Ireland13 (16.5)
Duration of experience in stillbirth research/action
 Less than 2 years6 (7.6)
 2–5 years15 (19)
 6–9 years16 (20.3)
 10–20 years27 (34.2)
 More than 20 years15 (19)
Area of stillbirth research/action*
 Epidemiology/public health28 (35.4)
 General practice/family medicine5 (6.3)
 Midwifery18 (22.8)
 Nursing (related to maternity care)4 (5.1)
 Neonatology2 (2.5)
 Obstetrics and/or gynaecology30 (38)
 Pathology6 (7.6)
 Psychology, psychiatry or social work13 (16.5)
 Parent support and/or advocacy29 (36.7)
 ‘Other’4 (5.1)
Working in clinical practice
 Yes50 (63.3)
 No29 (36.7)
Area of clinical practice (n = 50)
 General practice/family medicine3 (3.8)
 Midwifery13 (16.5)
 Nursing (related to maternity care)2 (2.5)
 Neonatology2 (2.5)
 Obstetrics and/or gynaecology27 (34.2)
 Pathology3 (3.8)
  • *Participants could select more than one option.

  • Percentages may not equal 100 due to rounding.