Table 1 Socioeconomic characteristics of the study and non-selected groups
Characteristic | Study group (n = 8,180) | Non-selected group (n = 15,539) | χ 2(p) for difference |
|---|---|---|---|
State schooled | 4291/8180 (52.4) | 4,609/8066 (57.1) | 35.97 (<.001) |
Non-white | 3102/8180 (37.9) | 6781/15140 (44.8) | 102.55 (<.001) |
Age > 20 years at application | 61/8180 (0.7) | 6563/15425 (42.5) | 4600.00 (<.001) |
Non-professional background | 476/8180 (5.8) | 505/8553 (5.9) | .06 (.8) |
Male | 3628/8180 (44.3) | 6841/15539 (44.0) | .23 (.6) |
EASL | 1249/8180 (15.3) | 4033/15374 (26.2) | 368.92 (<.001) |