Regression estimate (95% CI) | Interpretation | |
Characteristics of households within the practice | ||
Single parent (>18 years) households | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Average number of children in the household | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Average age difference within the household | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
General practice characteristics | ||
General practice size | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Total number of children | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Proportion of eligible children—in lowest IMD quintile | −0.1575 (−0.29353 to −0.02157) | For every unit increase in proportion of children in the lowest IMD quintile in the practice, there is 0.1575 less stimulant medication prescribed for children with ADHD |
Mean years since medical qualification of GPs | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Mean number of specialist qualifications of GPs | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Urban/rural practice | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
QOF achieved in 2015–2016—overall | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
NHS choices star rating | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Characteristics of children with ADHD within the practice | ||
ADHD prevalence rate | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Hyperkinetic conduct disorder prevalence rate | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
ADHD of non-white ethnicity within the practice (%) | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
Female children with ADHD (%) | Not statistically significant | Not statistically significant |
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; GP, general practitioner; IMD, index of multiple deprivation; QOF, Quality and Outcomes Framework.