Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis of the Odds of Bypassing Local Primary Care
| Characteristic | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| CI = confidence interval; Ref = reference group; CAH = Critical Access Hospital; PCP = primary care physician. | ||
| Age-group | ||
| 18–34 years | Ref | |
| 35–49 years | 1.21 (0.67–2.18) | .53 |
| 50–64 years | 0.47 (0.26–0.84) | .01 |
| ≥65 years | 0.62 (0.37–1.03) | .06 |
| Race | ||
| Nonwhite | Ref | |
| White | 1.43 (0.72–2.84) | .31 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | Ref | |
| Female | 1.32 (0.93–1.89) | .12 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single, divorced, separated, or widowed | Ref | |
| Married | 1.40 (1.01–1.96) | .047 |
| Health insurance status | ||
| Uninsured | Ref | |
| Insured | 0.86 (0.52–1.43) | .57 |
| Time to closest hospital | 0.86 (0.57–1.29) | .45 |
| Self-reported general health | 1.18 (0.95–1.45) | .13 |
| Inpatient care in the past 12 months | ||
| No | Ref | |
| Yes | 2.69 (1.73–4.18) | <.001 |
| Satisfaction with local CAH | 0.61 (0.51–0.74) | <.001 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | Ref | |
| High school | 0.84 (0.54–1.30) | .43 |
| Some college | 0.37 (0.21–0.65) | .001 |
| College or more | 0.70 (0.43–1.12) | .13 |
| No. of licensed beds of closest CAH | 0.95 (0.93–0.98) | <.001 |
| PCP density | ||
| ≤3,500 residents per PCP | Ref | |
| 3,501–4,500 residents per PCP | 1.24 (0.79–1.92) | .35 |
| >4,500 residents per PCP | 1.58 (1.02–2.46) | .04 |
| Constant | 3.37 (–) | .08 |