Table 1.
How similar were people in the two groups (reading a book in bed and not reading a book in bed) at the start of the trial? Data are numbers of people (%)
| People who took part in The Reading Trial | Reading group (n=369) n (%) | Not reading group (n=405) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| • 18–24 years | 21 (6%) | 28 (7%) |
| • 25–44 years | 193 (52%) | 209 (51%) |
| • 45–64 years | 123 (33%) | 145 (36%) |
| • 65 years and over | 32 (9%) | 23 (6%) |
| Gender | ||
| • Female | 289 (78.3%) | 325 (80.2%) |
| • Male | 75 (20.3%) | 78 (19.2%) |
| • Prefer not to say/self-describe | 5 (1.3%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| Understanding of randomised trials | ||
| • Good understanding | 251 (68%) | 278 (69%) |
| • Some understanding | 101 (27%) | 105 (26%) |
| • No understanding | 17 (5%) | 22 (5%) |
| Healthcare background | ||
| • Healthcare | 238 (64.5%) | 269 (66%) |
| • Not healthcare | 131 (35.5%) | 136 (34%) |