Table 5 Multivariate analysis: significant factors associated with having a permanent GP

0–34 years*

1.00

35+ years

3.11 (1.92–5.03)

<0.0001

Sex

Male*

1.00

Female

1.47 (1.00–2.27)

0.045

Prior contact with a GP

No*

1.00

Yes

3.24 (1.97–5.34)

<0.0001

Nationality

RGC group*

1.00

UK/Irish group

0.49 (0.19–1.3)

0.157

OM group

0.28 (0.11–0.71)

0.008

ANS group

0.13 (0.06–0.30)

<0.0001

Time in the UK

0–5 years*

1.00

6–10 years

2.59 (1.28–5.22)

0.008