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Table 5 Characteristics of self-referrals: accepted vs. rejected

From: Introducing a single point of access (SPA) to child and adolescent mental health services in England: a mixed-methods observational study

 

(1) Accepted or waiting

(2) Rejected

Difference (2–1)

Ward deprivation (IMD)

10.3

11.1

0.8a

Average age (years)

12.8

12.0

−0.8a

% Male

46.9

51.1

4.1a

% White British

84.9

81.9

−2.9

  1. Note: ameans significant difference at the 95% confidence level; t-test for continuous, chi-square for categorical variables
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BMC Health Services Research

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