TABLE 1.
Results of Unadjusted and Adjusted Models Informed by the Causal Directed Acyclic Graph to Determine the Percentage of the Total Inequities Mediated via Structural and Neighborhood Characteristics
| Primary Condition for Hospitalization | Total Hospitalization Rate Inequity, % (95% CI) | Direct Hospitalization Rate Inequity, % (95% CI) | Percent Mediation Through Structural and Neighborhood Characteristics, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Cause | 6.2 (4.5 to 8.0) | 0.2 ( −2.2 to 2.7) | 96.6 |
| Asthma | 25.0 (20.9 to 29.4) | 11.8 (6.3 to 17.7) | 52.7 |
| Type 1 diabetes | 9.7 (4.7 to 14.9) | 3.2 ( −5.1 to 12.4) | 66.6 |
| Sickle cell anemia | 46.1 (32.0 to 62.6) | 39.1 (18.3 to 65.0) | 15.3 |
| Psychiatric disorders | 6.8 (4.2 to 9.5) | 0.1 ( −3.7 to 4.1) | 98.4 |