TABLE 2.
Multivariable adjusted odds ratios for medium/high versus low Emergency Department utilization.
| Odds ratio | 95% CI | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| <12 | 0.38 | 0.26–0.56 | <0.001 |
| 12–18 | 0.47 | 0.35–0.63 | <0.001 |
| ≥18 | 1.00 (ref) | – | – |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1.00 (ref) | – | – |
| Female | 1.59 | 1.26–2.03 | <0.001 |
| Race | |||
| White or European American | 1.00 (ref) | – | – |
| Black or African American | 1.45 | 1.11–1.92 | 0.008 |
| Other/Unknown race | 0.73 | 0.44–1.18 | 0.204 |
| Hispanic ethnicity | 1.51 | 0.89–2.51 | 0.121 |
| Insurance type | |||
| Commercial | 1.00 (ref) | – | – |
| Medicaid | 1.71 | 1.37–2.14 | <0.001 |
| Other/Unknown | 0.58 | 0.30–1.04 | 0.085 |
Note: Bolded values are statistically significant (p < 0.05).