Table 3.
Ward percentage means (95% confidence intervals) for women with access to each category of facility, by type of local authority
| Local authority | Category A | Category B | Category C | Category D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London (n=15) | 53 (25 to 81) | 27 (3 to 51) | 18 (0 to 39) | 0 |
| Outer London (n=37) | 30 (15 to 44) | 40 (24 to 55) | 31 (16 to 45) | 0 |
| Metropolitan (n=55) | 38 (26 to 50) | 32 (20 to 44) | 30 (18 to 42) | 0 |
| County council (n=145) | 31 (24 to 38) | 24 (17 to 31) | 40 (32 to 48) | 5 (2 to 9) |
| Wales (n=11) | 81 (54 to 108) | 19 (0 to 46) | 0 | 0 |
| Total (n=263) | 36 (30 to 41) | 28 (23 to 33) | 33 (28 to 39) | 3 (1 to 5) |
| Significance (F test) | F=4.10; df 4, 244; P<0.01 | F=1.28; df 4, 245; P=0.280 | F=2.86; df 4, 244; P<0.05 | F = 1.83; df 4, 244; P=0.123 |
Category A=self contained, with women-only amenities; category B=separate sleeping areas, with access to separate amenities via mixed areas; category C=separate sleeping areas, with amenities for mixed use; category D=mixed sleeping areas. All women patients (excluding those on leave) were assigned to one of categories A, B, C, or D. “Amenities” comprises baths, showers, and toilets.