Table 4.
Differences in Family Centered Care Questions between Children with Public and Private Insurance, 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health
| Family Centered Care Questions | Public % (95% CI) | Private % (95% CI) | Adjustedb OR for Children with Public vs. Private Insurance (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The provider: | |||
| Spent enough time? | 71 (69.4–72.6)a | 86 (85.3–86.9) | 0.97 (0.83–1.14) |
| Listened carefully? | 86 (84.3–87.0)a | 93 (92.2–93.4) | 1.00 (0.80–1.25) |
| Was sensitive to family values/customs? | 84 (82.3–85.0)a | 94 (93.0–94.0) | 0.88 (0.71–1.10) |
| Provided needed information? | 81 (80.1–82.8)a | 89 (87.8–89.3) | 1.02 (0.85–1.22) |
| Partnered in care? | 85 (83.2–85.8)a | 91 (90.1–91.4) | 1.04 (0.84–1.27) |
| Helped with an interpreter? (if needed)c | 65 (57.4–72.1) | 63 (51.5–72.7) | 0.98 (0.51–1.87) |
a
Significant at p < 0.01
b
Adjusted for child age, race/ethnicity, special needs, and gap in insurance coverage; maternal education; and household income and primary language
c
9.5% of publicly-insured children and 0.7% of privately-insured children reported a need for an interpreter