Characteristics of smokers who set a quit date with stop smoking services before and after the implementation of the ‘opt-out’ referral pathway
| Characteristic | Before (N=57) | After (N=121) | t-test/χ2 (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 26.0 | 25.8 | t=0.1226, |
| Median (IQR) | (22.7–30.3) | (21.9–30.2) | (p=0.9026) |
| IMD quintile, n (%) | |||
| 1 (least deprived) | 2 (3.5) | 1 (0.8) | χ2=2.8263 (p=0.587) |
| 2 | 4 (7.0) | 7 (5.8) | |
| 3 | 10 (17.5) | 15 (12.5) | |
| 4 | 17 (29.8) | 39 (32.5) | |
| 5 (most deprived) | 24 (42.1) | 58 (48.3)* | |
*Data on index of multiple deprivation (IMD) quintiles were not available for one of the women.