Table 2 Results from chi square test of association for presence and absence of new onset HADS depressive symptoms groups
Variables | HADS < 8 Group % (n = 87,282) | HADS ≥ 8 Group % (n = 21,773) | P | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 24.9 | 30.6 | <  0.001 | 0.05 |
150 min. Physical Activity a Week (Yes) | 44.0 | 26.4 | <  0.001 | 0.14 |
75 min Vigorous Exercise a Week (Yes) | 9.3 | 4.7 | <  0.001 | 0.07 |
Smoking (Yes) | 6.6 | 11.8 | <  0.001 | 0.08 |
Partnered | 78.2 | 72.7 | <  0.001 | 0.05 |
IMD (Most deprived) | 11.4 | 18.0 | <  0.001 | 0.08 |