Table 2 Study sample, demographics and participants' definitions of advanced paternal age
Round 1 N (%) | Round 2 N (%) | Round 3 N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total of participants | 23 (100) | 17 (74) | 3 (13) |
Gender | |||
• Women | 15 (65) | 12 (71) | 2 (67) |
• Men | 8 (35) | 5 (29) | 1 (33) |
Median age group | 50—59 y/o | 50—59 y/o | 40—49 y/o |
Fields of expertise | |||
• Psychosocial research | 9 (39) | 6 (35) | 2 (67) |
• Biomedical research | 8 (35) | 6 (35) | 0 (0) |
• Others | 6 (26) | 5 (30) | 1 (33) |
Chronological definition of APA | |||
Beginning age of APA | Number of participants suggesting that definition N (%) | ||
35 years old | 2 (10) | ||
36 years old | 1 (5) | ||
40 years old | 9 (45) | ||
45 years old | 5 (25) | ||
50 years old | 3 (15) | ||