TABLE 3.
Logistic Regression Analysis of the Factors Associated With the Receipt of Eye Care in Urban and Rural Counties*
| Urban, OR (95% CI) | Rural, OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| ≤5 | 0.24 (0.23-0.25) | 0.25 (0.230.27) |
| 6-8 | 1 (Reference) | 1 (Reference) |
| 9-13 | 1.56 (1.51-1.61) | 1.53 (1.43-1.63) |
| 14-16 | 1.66 (1.60-1.73) | 1.60 (1.48-1.73) |
| 17-18 | 1.40 (1.33-1.47) | 1.36 (1.24-1.50) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1 (Reference) | 1 (Reference) |
| Female | 1.24 (1.21-1.27) | 1.20 (1.14-1.26) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic or nonwhite | 1 (Reference) | 1 (Reference) |
| Non-Hispanic white | 1.37 (1.34-1.40) | 0.97 (0.89-1.06) |
| Medicaid insurance type | ||
| Mostly managed care | 1 (Reference) | 1 (Reference) |
| Mixed fee-for-service/managed care | 0.95 (0.92-0.99) | 1.00 (0.93-1.08) |
| Mostly fee-for-service | 1.69 (1.60-1.79) | 1.30 (1.20-1.42) |
| Eye care supply in county of residence | ||
| Low (<25th percentile) | 1 (Reference) | 1 (Reference) |
| Medium (25th-75th percentile) | 0.71 (0.66-0.76) | 1.09 (1.03-1.16) |
| High (>75th percentile) | 0.74 (0.69-0.79) | 1.11 (1.03-1.19) |
Overall, rural children had greater odds of receiving eye care (adjusted OR: 1.24; P < .001). ORs and 95% CIs are adjusted for all factors listed.