Table 2.
Case-control differences in relation to consultations and provision of contraception (cases resulting in termination). Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Variable | Cases (n=53) | Controls (n=159) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | ||||
| Lives ⩾2 miles from surgery* | 17 (32.1) | 60 (39.2) | 0.68 (0.33 to 1.38) | 0.280 |
| Townsend score ⩾4† | 17 (32.1) | 32 (21.2) | 2.25 (1.45 to 3.50) | <0.001 |
| Consultations in year before conception | ||||
| Any health professional at least once | 51 (96.2) | 139 (87.4) | 3.51 (0.81 to 15.37) | 0.094 |
| Any health professional ⩾4 times | 24 (45.3) | 72 (45.3) | 1.00 (0.50 to 1.99) | 0.144 |
| General practitioner | 50 (94.3) | 137 (86.2) | 2.68 (0.77 to 9.33) | 0.110 |
| Practice nurse | 7 (13.2) | 34 (21.4) | 0.56 (0.23 to 1.35) | 0.192 |
| Any health professional, with contraception discussed | 26 (49.1) | 76 (47.8) | 1.05 (0.57 to 1.96) | 0.874 |
| For any non-contraceptive reason | 45 (84.9) | 129 (81.1) | 1.32 (0.56 to 3.13) | 0.528 |
| Types of contraception provided at any time before conception | ||||
| Ever consulted for contraception | 32 (60.4) | 73 (45.9) | 1.80 (0.95 to 3.38) | 0.068 |
| Contraceptive pill | 27 (50.9) | 64 (40.3) | 1.54 (0.83 to 2.88) | 0.173 |
| Emergency contraception | 11 (20.8) | 12 (7.5) | 3.21 (1.32 to 7.79) | 0.007 |
| Injectable progestogens | 2 (3.8) | 6 (3.8) | 1.00 (0.20 to 5.11) | 1.000 |
| Condoms | 8 (15.1) | 6 (3.8) | 4.53 (1.50 to 13.75) | 0.004 |
Data missing for 6* and 8† controls.