Table 7 Results in relation to hypotheses
Hypotheses | Results |
|---|---|
Hypothesis 1: poorer psycho-social status and health at baseline will be associated with higher reported rates of both Medical and Social AEs | Main predictors of Social AEs: younger age at recruitment, more likely to receive benefits, having a higher antisocial behaviour score. Main predictors of Medical S/AEs: ill health at baseline (limiting long-term illness and poorer mental health) |
Hypothesis 2: poorer psycho-social status at baseline will more likely be associated with Social rather than Medical AEs | Hypothesis supported. Main predictors of Social AEs (related to poorer psycho-social status): younger age at recruitment, more likely to receive benefits. No baseline indicators of poorer psycho-social status remained in the model for the Medical S/AEs |
Hypothesis 3: AEs reports will be more likely for those in the trial intervention arm | Hypothesis partially supported. Allocation to the intervention arm of the trial was associated with increased likelihood of Medical S/AE but not with Social AE reporting |
Hypothesis 4: rate of AE reporting will vary by trial site | Partially supported although we have been unable to fully explore this |