Table 2.
Adjusted associations of EMS stroke prenotification with census tract urban–rural and SES
| AOR | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|
| Base modela | ||
| Urban (ref) | 1 | — |
| Suburban | 0.91 | 0.83–1.01 |
| Rural | 0.62 | 0.52–0.74 |
| High SES (ref) | 1 | — |
| Medium SES | 0.97 | 0.87–1.09 |
| Low SES | 0.86 | 0.76–0.97 |
| Fully adjusted modelb | ||
| Urban (ref) | 1 | — |
| Suburban | 0.92 | 0.82–1.04 |
| Rural | 0.64 | 0.52–0.77 |
| High SES (ref) | 1 | — |
| Medium SES | 0.91 | 0.80–1.03 |
| Low SES | 0.76 | 0.67–0.88 |
AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; EMS, emergency medical services; ref, reference; SES, socioeconomic status.
a
Base model includes census tract rurality and SES.
b
Fully adjusted model includes census tract rurality and SES, age group, sex, race/ethnicity, duration of complaint, weekend, time of day, stroke dispatch complaint, EMS provider primary impression, and stroke screen interpretation.