Characteristics of patients and presenting conditions
| Specialist nurse group (n=103) | SHO group (n=121) | |
|---|---|---|
| Data are number (%) unless indicated otherwise. | ||
| Median (range) age (years) | 28.6 (18–53) | 28.7 (17–52) |
| Ethnic origin | ||
| White | 72 (70) | 85 (70) |
| Black African | 6 (6) | 5 (4) |
| Black Caribbean | 3 (3) | 3 (2) |
| Black other | 1 (1) | 3 (2) |
| Indian | 1 (1) | 2 (2) |
| Chinese | 4 (4) | 1 (1) |
| Asian other | 3 (3) | 2 (2) |
| Other ethnic group | 3 (3) | 1 (1) |
| Missing data | 10 (10) | 19 (16) |
| Presenting condition | ||
| Asymptomatic blood test and/or check up | 26 (25) | 33 (27) |
| Symptomatic vaginal discharge/dysuria/irritation | 42 (41) | 39 (32) |
| Genital ulcer/warts | 7 (7) | 10 (8) |
| Pelvic pain | 4 (4) | 8 (7) |
| Results | 9 (9) | 16 (13) |
| Other | 15 (15) | 15 (12) |