TABLE 5.

Multivariate predictors in the use of inhaled corticosteroids at discharge from the emergency department for acute asthma

Multivariate predictors	OR	95% CI	P
Canadian patient	13.2	5.3–33.3	<0.001
Child (younger than 18 years of age)	0.2	0.1–0.4	<0.001
No high school education	1.7	1.0–2.7	0.049
Median household income (less than $10,000)	1.4	1.0–1.7	0.02
Having a primary care provider	2.0	1.2–3.5	0.01