Table 2.
Association of transportation barriers with ER use among US adults with and without a history of cancera
| Cancer history | Delay in care due to lack of transportationb | ER use/No. | Weighted % | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | 577/988 | 60.1 | 2.77 (2.34 to 3.27) | <.0001 |
| No | 7831/27652 | 27.5 | 1.39 (1.34 to 1.44) | <.0001 | |
| No | Yes | 4654/9685 | 48.1 | 1.98 (1.87 to 2.10) | <.0001 |
| No | 89018/460339 | 18.7 | Referent |
a
Data source: 2000-2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and 2019 NHIS linked Mortality Files. CI = confidence interval; ER = emergency room.
b
Delays in care due to transportation barriers were measured by the question, “Have you delayed getting care in the past 12 months because you did not have transportation?”
c
Multivariable logistic regression model was adjusted for age (in 5-year intervals), sex, race and ethnicity, educational attainment, health insurance, comorbidities, region, survey year era, and functional limitations.