Table 4.
Multivariable logistic regression models of factors associated with pre-ESRD nephrology care, stratified by VA coverage
| Covariables | VA insurance (n = 12 208) |
Non-VA insurance (n = 620 677) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aOR | 95% CI | P-value | aOR | 95% CI | P-value | |
| AA | 1.12 | 1.02–1.23 | 0.02 | 0.85 | 0.84–0.86 | <0.001 |
| Hispanic | 1.05 | 0.91–1.22 | 0.48 | 0.72 | 0.71–0.73 | <0.001 |
ESRD, end-stage renal disease; aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; VA, veterans affairs; AA, African-American.
Other variables in the model include age at initiation of dialysis, year at first ESRD service, gender, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tobacco use, atherosclerotic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, body mass index, serum albumin, hemoglobin, amputation, ambulatory status, institutionalization status (assisted living, nursing home or other institution), individual employment status (unemployed versus employed), Medicare, Medicaid, dual-eligible status for both Medicare and Medicaid and MHI quintiles levels.