Table 6 Parameter estimates (SE) for the contextual variables modelled as categorical variables
From: Measuring the neighbourhood using UK benefits data: a multilevel analysis of mental health status
Variable | Parameter estimatea | SE | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Townsend score | Â | Â | Â |
Least deprived (reference) | Â | Â | Â |
2 | -0.782 | 0.373 | -1.512, -0.054 |
3 | -1.420 | 0.370 | -2.146, -0.681 |
Most deprived | -2.320 | 0.367 | -3.035, -1.585 |
IS | Â | Â | Â |
Lowest claimants (reference) | Â | Â | Â |
2 | -0.413 | 0.363 | -1.114, 0.293 |
3 | -1.558 | 0.368 | -2.288, -0.835 |
Highest claimants | -2.859 | 0.368 | -3.570, -2.130 |
IBJSA | Â | Â | Â |
Lowest claimants (reference) | Â | Â | Â |
2 | -1.442 | 0.366 | -2.154, -0.728 |
3 | -1.518 | 0.373 | -2.275, -0.778 |
Highest claimants | -2.749 | 0.383 | -3.494, -1.959 |
IB/SDA | Â | Â | Â |
Lowest claimants (reference) | Â | Â | Â |
2 | -0.943 | 0.376 | -1.672, -0.200 |
3 | -1.921 | 0.378 | -2.651, -1.169 |
Highest claimants | -3.749 | 0.417 | -4.555, -2.913 |
DLA/AA | Â | Â | Â |
Lowest claimants (reference) | Â | Â | Â |
2 | -0.564 | 0.378 | -1.297, -1.182 |
3 | -1.928 | 0.384 | -2.673, -1.162 |
Highest claimants | -3.858 | 0.433 | -4.699, -2.998 |