Table 2.
Factors associated with patients reporting no usual source of care and no regular physician
| Predictor | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No usual source of care (n = 575): | |||
| Male | 2.3 | 1.68-3.08 | < 0.001 |
| Can not read English | 1.9 | 1.22-3.03 | 0.005 |
| White (vs Hispanic) | 1.6 | 1.14-2.36 | 0.008 |
| Not a resident of catchment area | 1.6 | 1.04-2.54 | 0.032 |
| Absence of a chronic medical condition | 1.6 | 1.18-2.19 | 0.003 |
| White (vs Black) | 1.6 | 1.02-2.47 | 0.043 |
| Not insured* | 1.6 | 1.15-2.18 | 0.005 |
| Transportation other than a car | 1.5 | 1.06-2.09 | 0.021 |
| Younger (decreasing by 10 years) | 1.4 | 1.20-1.53 | < 0.001 |
| No regular physician (n = 683): | |||
| Spanish as primary language | 2.7 | 1.75-4.22 | < 0.001 |
| No phone available for use | 2.3 | 1.02-5.32 | 0.046 |
| Reports "can't afford MD appointment" | 2.3 | 1.59-3.38 | < 0.001 |
| Not a resident of catchment area | 2.2 | 1.36-3.73 | 0.002 |
| Not insured* | 2.2 | 1.59-3.08 | < 0.001 |
| Absence of a chronic medical condition | 2.1 | 1.52-2.96 | < 0.001 |
| Male | 2.0 | 1.44-2.75 | < 0.001 |
| Physical health or emotional problems don't interfere with social activities | 1.7 | 1.19-2.46 | 0.004 |
| White (vs Hispanic) | 1.6 | 1.09-2.45 | 0.018 |
| Younger (decreasing by 10 years) | 1.3 | 1.18-1.51 | < 0.001 |
| White (vs Black) | 1.1 | 0.66-1.70 | 0.811 |
*includes those on the state's indigent care program