Table 1 Information on how each variable was used in the matching process
Variable | Controlled by |
|---|---|
Deprivation of local area | Included in propensity-matched score |
Co-morbidities | Included in propensity-matched score |
Number in household | Included in propensity-matched score |
Number of previous COVID tests | Included in propensity-matched score |
Gender | Exact matching |
Region | Exact matching |
Age | Exact matching |
Testing location | Exact matching |