Table 2

The impact of ethnic group on experiences of care (mean scores and standard deviation).

VariableBlack African (n = 68)Black African Caribbean (n = 53)Vietnamese (n = 209)White British (n = 187)F (P-value)Post hoc results
Treatment2.27 ± 1.172.41 ± 0.982.26 ± 0.992.34 ± 0.940.42(0.74)
Communication2.22 ± 0.082.47 ± 0.942.09 ± 1.022.59 ± 1.007.56(0.001)V<WB
Consistency2.29 ± 1.142.48 ± 1.012.37 ± 0.992.41 ± 0.940.38 (0.77)
Patient agenda2.43 ± 1.142.71 ± 0.932.28 ± 0.972.74 ± 1.096.83 (0.001)V<WB
Patient choice2.34 ± 1.092.63 ± 0.972.26 ± 0.982.6 ± 0.964.34 (0.001)V<WB
  • V = Vietnamese. WB = White British.