Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics at randomisation.
| Characteristics | Control n = 397 (SE) | Intervention n = 365 (SE) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years | 42.4 (0.7) | 43.5 (0.8) |
| Mean CIS-R score | 22.9 (0.4) | 24.0 (0.5) |
| Mean GHQ score (Likert scale) | 21.6 (0.3) | 22.1 (0.3) |
| Mean quality-of-life score | 4.7 (0.1) | 4.8 (0.2) |
| Percentage male | 34 (2) | 28 (2) |
| Percentage married/cohabiting | 60 (2) | 58 (3) |
| Percentage not in paid employment | 45 (2) | 44 (3) |
| Percentage home owners/occupiers | 63 (2) | 61 (3) |
| Percentage living comfortably | 15 (2) | 16 (2) |
| Percentage car owners | 84 (2) | 79 (2) |
| Percentage with long-standing disability/infirmity | 66 (2) | 61 (3) |
| Percentage ever prescribed antidepressants | 52 (3) | 49 (3) |
SE= standard error.