Table 1 Baseline characteristics of randomised participants
Age (years), mean (SD) | 46.70 (9.82) | 46.16 (10.94) |
|---|---|---|
Gender, n (%) | ||
 Female | 13 (57%) | 7 (28%) |
 Male | 10 (43%) | 18 (72%) |
Ethnicity, n (%) | ||
 African | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
 Any other Black background | 1 (4%) | 1 (4%) |
 Any other ethnic group | 0 (0%) | 1 (4%) |
 Any other white background | 3 (13%) | 1 (4%) |
 British | 12 (52%) | 14 (56%) |
 Caribbean | 0 (0%) | 1 (4%) |
 Indian | 5 (22%) | 3 (12%) |
 Irish | 1 (4%) | 3 (12%) |
 Pakistani | 0 (0%) | 1 (4%) |
Migrant, n (%) | 11 (48%) | 9 (36%) |
Years of education, mean (SD) | 11.57 (2.09) | 11.88 (2.39) |
Highest qualification, n (%) | ||
 A Level/NVQ | 2 (9%) | 7 (28%) |
 Diploma/BTEC | 2 (9%) | 0 (0%) |
 No qualification | 4 (17%) | 3 (12%) |
 O level / GCSE | 11 (48%) | 9 (36%) |
 Other (please specify) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
 University Degree | 3 (13%) | 6 (24%) |
Employment status, n (%) | ||
 Full time | 4 (17%) | 3 (12%) |
 Part time | 2 (9%) | 3 (12%) |
 Sick leave > 4 weeks | 4 (17%) | 2 (8%) |
 Unemployed | 13 (57%) | 17 (68%) |