Table 2.
Logistic regression to examine factors associated with consulting a general practitioner for elderly disabled people resident in communal establishments
| Explanatory variable | β coefficient (SE) | Odds ratio | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constant | −0.120 (0.820) | 0.883 | |
| Age | 0.011 (0.009) | 1.01 | 0.238 |
| Male sex | 0.042 (0.151) | 1.04 | 0.281 |
| Severity of disability | 0.078 (0.012) | 1.08 | <0.0001 |
| Mental disorders | 0.017 (0.144) | 1.02 | 0.907 |
| Nervous system disorders | 0.122 (0.160) | 1.13 | 0.445 |
| Circulatory system disorders | 0.122 (0.177) | 1.13 | 0.493 |
| Respiratory system disorders | 0.379 (0.259) | 1.46 | 0.144 |
| Digestive system disorders | 0.592 (0.241) | 1.81 | 0.014 |
| Type of accommodation: | |||
| Local authority | — | — | — |
| Voluntary residential home | −0.610 (0.580) | 0.54 | 0.294 |
| Voluntary nursing home | 0.784 (0.591) | 2.19 | 0.185 |
| Private residential home | 0.313 (0.324) | 1.37 | 0.335 |
| Private nursing home | 0.364 (0.415) | 1.44 | 0.380 |
| Size of establishment (No of residents): | |||
| Local authority | −0.008 (0.004) | 0.99 | 0.043 |
| Voluntary residential home | 0.023 (0.012) | 1.02 | 0.051 |
| Voluntary nursing home | −0.006 (0.003) | 0.99 | 0.083 |
| Private residential home | −0.006 (0.006) | 0.99 | 0.303 |
| Private nursing home | −0.025 (0.014) | 0.98 | 0.088 |
F(17,422)=5.07; P<0.0001. Sample size=2319 in 440 sampling units.