Number of Problems to Discuss or Reason for Visiting a General Practitioner
| Problem Characteristics | Most Deprived Areas n (%) | Least Deprived Areas n (%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of problems | <.001 | ||
| 1 | 712 (47.7) | 545 (59.0) | |
| 2 | 559 (37.5) | 309 (33.4) | |
| >2 | 221 (14.8) | 224 (7.5) | |
| Acute or chronic | .093 | ||
| New problem | 451 (29.3) | 304 (29.4) | |
| Long-standing | 612 (33.2) | 393 (38.0) | |
| Both | 691 (37.5) | 336 (32.5) | |
| Nature of problem | <.001 | ||
| Physical | 1127 (65.9) | 780 (78.2) | |
| Psychosocial | 295 (17.3) | 101 (10.1) | |
| Physical + psychosocial | 222 (13.0) | 94 (9.4) | |
| Administrative | 66 (3.9) | 23 (2.3) |