Table 5.
Adjusted* Ratio of Annual Health Care Costs (2004 Dollars) for Women With and Without a History of Child Abuse, by Type of Child Abuse
| Costs | Physical or sexual CA versus No CA* | Physical CA only versus No CA | Sexual CA only versus No CA | Physical and sexual CA versus No CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost ratio (95%CI) | ||||
| Primary care | 1.15 (1.09, 1.22) | 1.13 (1.02, 1.26) | 1.10 (1.04, 1.18) | 1.32 (1.20, 1.46) |
| Pharmacy | 1.27 (1.10, 1.46) | 1.18 (0.95, 1.48) | 1.18 (1.00, 1.39) | 1.61 (1.26, 2.07) |
| Specialty | 1.15 (1.05, 1.27) | 1.05 (0.89, 1.23) | 1.15 (1.03, 1.29) | 1.25 (1.07, 1.47) |
| Laboratory | 1.20 (1.09, 1.33) | 1.16 (0.99, 1.35) | 1.19 (1.05, 1.35) | 1.29 (1.11, 1.51) |
| Radiology | 1.12 (1.02, 1.24) | 1.19 (0.98, 1.44) | 1.04 (0.94, 1.16) | 1.30 (1.08, 1.56) |
| Inpatient | 1.16 (0.92, 1.46) | 1.18 (0.79, 1.77) | 1.12 (0.82, 1.51) | 1.27 (0.90, 1.80) |
| Total | 1.21 (1.11, 1.33) | 1.22 (1.04, 1.44) | 1.16 (1.04, 1.30) | 1.36 (1.18, 1.57) |
Adjusted for age, education, and calendar year.
CA: child abuse, 95%CI: 95% confidence interval
*No physical or sexual child abuse history.