Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated for each of the three self-reports in relation to the clinician-rated HDRS24 (Table 1) using all subjects (n=602) at exit and all completers (n=490) exit data.
There is also reliance on offender self-report in relation to crimes and sentencing and other socio-demographic details, without cross-checking with other records.
Although we purposively sampled practices where there were differences in proportion of incapacity benefit claimants, we found that this did not impact on GP views or self reported behaviour in relation to decisions around sickness certification and depression.
Several reports have also shown good reliability of self-reported data in relation to administrative data [ 6- 9] and particularly for hospitalisations [ 2, 6, 8].
Table 5 shows the distribution of self-reported morbidity in relation to smoking status.
However, future work comparing the correspondence between self-report and parental-reports in relation to FT would be valuable.
A representative sample of 300 practicing naturopaths located nationally were sent a comprehensive survey which gathered data on self reported practice behaviour in relation to the provision of information on oral CAM to clients and the information needs of the practitioners themselves A response rate of 35% was achieved.
Stronger associations for the smaller of two spatial units have also been reported in relation to poor self-rated health, a predictor of overall mortality.
Increase in knowledge of asthma self-management, reduction in emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations were reported in relation to the computer game 'Watch, Discover, Think and Act' by Bartholomew et al [ 13].
No damage was reported in relation to Cyclone Des.
No deaths were reported in relation to the storm.
