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Table 1 Frequency of adverse events reported

From: Free text adversity statements as part of a contextualised admissions process: a qualitative analysis

Theme

Subtheme

Cluster

Number of times theme arose

Family

First Degree

Carer

76

Major Medical

63

Bereavement

52

Minor Medical

52

Divorce

51

Mental Health

49

Personal Issues (not specified)

1

Second Degree

Bereavement

58

Carer

29

Major Medical

21

Minor Health

12

Mental Health

11

Other

First to attend University

6

Abuse

5

Foster Care

2

School

Moved School

–

12

Poor Ranking School

–

6

Absent Teacher

–

5

Missed Exam -School Error in Timetable

–

1

Personal

Minor Medical Condition

–

51

Major Medical Condition

–

41

Mental Health Condition

–

36

Location

Immigration

–

15

Required to Live Locally

–

11

Regional Conflict

–

8

Moved House Multiple Times

–

5

Poor Neighbourhood

–

1

Miscellaneous

Financial Hardship

–

29

Inappropriate Answer

–

9

UKCAT Computer Error

–

1

Effect on Applicant

Academic Performance

–

128

None

–

14