Characteristics of eligible subjects at baseline of Episode study.
| Variable | Managed in primary carea | Seen in secondary careb | Total populationc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD) | 38.6 (16.0) | 40.9 (16.4) | 40.1 (16.3) |
| Women | 37.9 (16.0) | 40.4 (17.1) | 39.5 (16.7) |
| Men | 48.2 (11.9) | 42.6 (13.8) | 43.5 (13.6) |
| Sex (n [%]) | |||
| Female | 156 (93) | 250 (79) | 406 (84) |
| Male | 12 (7) | 68 (21) | 80 (16) |
| Married (n [%]) | 95 (57) | 190 (60) | 285 (59) |
| Ethnic group (n [%]) | |||
| Caucasian | 140 (86) | 252 (86) | 392 (86) |
| Non-caucasian | 22 (14) | 40 (14) | 62 (14) |
| In full-time work (n [%]) | 83 (50) | 168 (53) | 251 (52) |
| Months since symptoms began (mean [SD]) | 7.9 (6.3) | 10.5 (8.2) | 9.6 (7.7) |
| Duration in months of symptoms to first diagnosis (mean [SD]) | 4.7 (4.6) | 7.0 (5.9) | 6.2 (5.6) |