Table 1.
Characteristics of referrals from intervention and control practices. Values are numbers (percentages) of referrals
| Characteristic | Intervention practices | Control practices |
|---|---|---|
| No of referrals | 322 | 367 |
| Age (years) of female partner at referral: | ||
| <34 | 231 (72) | 279 (76) |
| >35 | 70 (22) | 79 (22) |
| Missing data | 21 (7) | 9 (2) |
| Carstairs deprivation score: | ||
| 1 and 2 | 64 (20) | 58 (16) |
| 3, 4, and 5 | 86 (27) | 96 (26) |
| 6 and 7 | 144 (45) | 198 (54) |
| Missing data | 28 (9) | 15 (4) |
| Type of referral: | ||
| Women only | 272 (84) | 311 (85) |
| Men only | 30 (9) | 26 (7) |
| Couple | 20 (6) | 30 (8) |