Table 3.
Odds Ratios of Men in Jail Adjusted for Time Since Admission, Age, and Education Level (White Males As Reference Group)a
| Black | Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|
| At intake | ||
| Medical history taken | .92 (.77–1.10) | 1.25 (.99–1.58) |
| Checked for suicidal thoughts/attempts | .88 (.73–1.05) | .94 (.75–1.17) |
| Checked for injury, illness, or intoxication | 1.04 (.91–1.2) | 1.31 (1.10–1.57) |
| Post-admission | ||
| Received a medical exam | 1.14 (.99–1.33) | 1.00 (.83–1.20) |
| Received a blood test | 1.92 (1.63–2.25) | 1.65 (1.36–2.00) |
| Tested for TB | 1.48 (1.27–1.73) | 1.31 (1.08–1.58) |
| Tested for HIVb | 1.29 (.95–1.76) | .90 (.62–1.32) |
a
Boldface indicates statistical significance.
b
Of those who reported receiving a blood test.