Table 4 Comparison of associations between external contextual factors and training
External contextual factor content category | Number of areas with characteristic | Mann-Whitney U test statistic | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare provider in place to coordinate the intervention | 7 | 21 | 0.02 |
Contract in place with a commissioned service | 6 | 22.5 | 0.02 |
Staff stability with staff in post at the outset | 9 | 9 | 0.20 |
Pool of other volunteers to recruit from | 7 | 21 | 0.02 |
Existing pool of RSPH Level 1 Health Champions to recruit from | 0 | – | |
Formality of volunteer arrangements | 5 | 23 | 0.03 |
RSPH training centre status affiliated | 5 | 19 | 0.22 |
Local CICA coordinator registered trainer with RSPH | 3 | 17 | 0.18 |
Support from local Director of Public Health through the allocation of resources | 9 | 9 | 0.20 |
Evident support from elsewhere in the local authority | 3 | 17 | 0.18 |
Support from a licensing officer from the local alcohol licensing system | 8 | 8.5 | 1.00 |
Public licensing register in place at the outset | 4 | 13.5 | 0.76 |