TableĀ 2

Programme and participant characteristics

Screening programme
Regional descriptor
Region 1
Urban city/rural town
Region 2
Rural town
Region 3
Inner city
Total
Number of practices4329
Patients (non-regular attenders)14 (5)8 (1)16 (10)38 (16)
Medical practice staff (GPs, optometrist, HCAs, nurses)2338
Administrative practice staff (receptionists, managers)4217
Screeners4419
Total participants24171862
  • GP, general practitioner; HCA, health care assistant.