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-[[nshd:home|{{wiki:MRC-LHA-header-graphic.png}}]] +==== Sample for Maternity Survey ==== 
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-====== Sample for Maternity Survey ====== +
 Of the 458 local authorities in England, Wales and Scotland at that time, 424 (92%) agreed to take part. Of the 458 local authorities in England, Wales and Scotland at that time, 424 (92%) agreed to take part.
  
-==== Responses ====+=== Responses ===
  
-|                      |%   |Number|+|                      |**%**   |**Number**|
 |Successful Interviews |90.5|13,687| |Successful Interviews |90.5|13,687|
 |Mothers refused       |1.9 |287   | |Mothers refused       |1.9 |287   |
 |Mothers untraced      |7.3 |1,109 | |Mothers untraced      |7.3 |1,109 |
 |Forms spoiled         |0.3 |47    | |Forms spoiled         |0.3 |47    |
-|Total confirmed births|    |15,130|+|**Total confirmed births**|    |**15,130**| 
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-====  Versions ====+===  Versions ===
  
-There were two versions of the Maternity Survey: Version A 'The Maternity Study' focused more on the ante-natal care and confinement whilst Version B 'The Costs Study' focused more on the costs associated with the pregnancy.+There were two versions of the Maternity Survey:    
 +  * Version A'The Maternity Study' focused more on ante-natal care and the birth process 
 +  * Version B'The Costs Study' focused more on the costs associated with pregnancy
  
 The 424 co-operating authorities were randomly divided into two groups. In no case did a single authority receive both types of questionnaire.  The 424 co-operating authorities were randomly divided into two groups. In no case did a single authority receive both types of questionnaire. 
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 The response rate for the maternity study was 91.5% and the response rate for the costs study was 89.3%. The response rate for the maternity study was 91.5% and the response rate for the costs study was 89.3%.
  
-                        |%   |Number| +                         |**%**   |**Number**
-|Version A Maternity study|53.2|7,287 | +|Version AMaternity study|53.2|7,287 | 
-|Version B Costs study    |46.8|6,400 | +|Version BCosts study    |46.8|6,400 | 
-|Total                    |    |13,687|+|**Total**                     |    |**13,687**| 
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 A detailed description of the sampling and methodology of the original maternity study is given in Douglas JWB, 'Maternity in Great Britain' (1948).  A detailed description of the sampling and methodology of the original maternity study is given in Douglas JWB, 'Maternity in Great Britain' (1948). 
  
-The questionnaires can be viewed [[1946.html|here]]+The questionnaires can be viewed [[mrepo:questionnaires|here]].
  
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