Table 5.
Adjusteda Multilevel Logistic Regression -- Comparison of Access Measures by Rural-Urban Status Odds Ratio (95% CI) Higher numbers indicate a higher likelihood of outcome
| Statistical Area Classification | Influenza Vaccine | Self-Reported Unmet Need | Family Physician Consultation | Specialist Physician Consultation | Regular Medical Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban - CMAb | 0.97 (0.88, 1.06) | 0.95 (0.84, 1.06) | 1.11 (1.00, 1.22) | 1.24 (1.15, 1.35)d | 0.77 (0.64, 0.92)d |
| Urban - CAe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Rural - Strong MIZ | 0.93 (0.84, 1.03) | 0.85 (0.75, 0.97)c | 0.99 (0.89, 1.11) | 1.04 (0.95, 1.15) | 0.96 (0.81, 1.13) |
| Rural - Moderate MIZ | 0.93 (0.85, 1.02) | 0.83 (0.75, 0.94)d | 1.00 (0.90, 1.11) | 0.91 (0.84, 1.00) | 0.89 (0.76, 1.04) |
| Rural - Weak or No MIZ | 0.89 (0.81, 0.98)c | 0.85 (0.75, 0.96)d | 1.01 (0.91, 1.12) | 0.90 (0.82, 0.99) | 0.62 (0.53, 0.74)d |
a Adjusted for chronic conditions, self-rated health status, age, marital status, educational attainment, ethnic origin, having regular medical doctor, income adequacy, having pharmaceuticals insurance, and occupation class.
b CMA = Census Metropolitan Area; CA = Census Amalgamation; MIZ = Metropolitan Influence Zone
c Significant at p < 0.05
d Significant at p < 0.001
e Reference Category