Effect of Deprivation/Baseline Characteristics on RTI Symptom Duration and Consultations, Restricted to First RTI in a Family With Illness Start Date (n = 197)
| Characteristic | No. | Consultation, No. (%) | P Value | Median Duration, d | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent education level | |||||
| No official qualification | 2 | 0 (0.0) | 1 | ||
| GCSE/GCE/O level | 6 | 0 (0.0) | 14 | ||
| A level/NVQ/GNVQ | 9 | 1 (11.1) | .93 | 7 | .09 |
| First degree (diploma/HNC/HND) | 105 | 9 (8.6) | 10 | ||
| Higher degree (MSc/PhD) | 67 | 5 (7.5) | 9 | ||
| Missing | 8 | 1 (12.5) | 7 | ||
| Age of child | |||||
| ≥3 years | 106 | 9 (8.5) | .87 | 11 | <.01 |
| >3 years | 91 | 7 (7.7) | 7 | ||
| Missing | 0 | 0 (0.0) | 0 | ||
| Household Index ofMultiple Deprivation | |||||
| 1 (most deprived) | 74 | 5 (6.8) | 9 | ||
| 2 | 57 | 5 (8.8) | .83 | 9 | .79 |
| 3 (least deprived) | 63 | 6 (9.5) | 9 | ||
| Missing | 3 | 0 (0.0) | 23 |
A level = advanced level; GCE = general certificate of education; GCSE = general certificate of secondary education; GNVQ = general national vocational qualification; HNC = higher national certificate; HND = higher national diploma; MSc = master of science; NVQ = national vocational qualification; O level = general certificate of education ordinary level; PhD = doctor of philosophy; RTI = respiratory tract infection.