Table 2.
Perceptions and Attitudes About Veterans Health Administration (VA) by VA Attriter Status
| Attriters (n = 626) | Non-Attriters (n = 2,065) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating of healthcare quality (CAHPS) | |||
| mean (std dev)* | 6.6 (1.3) | 7.9 (2.4) | < 0.001 |
| % who endorsed a rating range*, % | < 0.001 | ||
| 1–4 | 11.9 | 6.1 | |
| 5–6 | 35.3 | 12.2 | |
| 7–8 | 35.7 | 38.8 | |
| 9–10 | 17.2 | 43.0 | |
| Perceptions | |||
| In general, healthcare providers at the VA are as good as private healthcare providers.†, % | 73.4 | 86.3 | 0.004 |
| At the VA you can see the same healthcare provider on most visits.†, % | 49.8 | 84.6 | < 0.001 |
| In general, healthcare providers at the VA are skilled in treating women.†, % | 54.9 | 77.8 | < 0.001 |
| In general, healthcare providers at the VA are sensitive to concerns of women patients.†, % | 63.1 | 81.3 | < 0.001 |
| At the VA you may see a female healthcare provider if you wish.†, % | 62.4 | 87.0 | < 0.001 |
| As a woman I feel welcome at the VA.†, % | 67.0 | 90.4 | < 0.001 |
Column headers list unweighted sample size; table percentages and means are weighted population estimates for the U.S. woman veteran population
*Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (CAHPS) 0-to-10 scale, where higher numbers are better
†Agreement with statement = strongly agree or somewhat agree