Table 3.
Logistic regression model for factors associated with clinic nonattendance in pediatric pulmonology patients.
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P value |
| Male gender (vs. female) | 0.86 | 0.65–1.13 | 0.275 |
| Age (per year) | 1.02 | 0.99–1.05 | 0.245 |
| Origin: | |||
| Rural Jewish (reference) | 1.00 | - | - |
| Urban Jewish | 3.39 | 1.80–6.37 | < 0.001 |
| Bedouin | 2.95 | 1.56–5.57 | 0.001 |
| Hour: | |||
| 8 AM to 3 PM (reference) | 1.00 | - | - |
| 3 PM to 4 PM | 2.19 | 1.26–3.81 | 0.005 |
| 4 PM to 7 PM | 1.45 | 1.01–2.08 | 0.039 |
| Waiting time: | |||
| < 7 days (reference) | 1.00 | - | - |
| 7–13 days | 1.65 | 1.20–2.28 | 0.002 |
| ≥ 14 days | 2.18 | 1.57–3.01 | < 0.001 |
OR = odds ratio, CI = confidence interval.