Table 3.
Predictors of Time to First Medical Visit
| Variable | Hazard ratio | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.01 | 0.99–1.03 | 0.07 |
| Female gender | 1.26 | 0.79–2.02 | 0.33 |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| White | Ref | — | |
| Hispanic | 1.09 | 0.71–1.66 | 0.71 |
| Black | 1.31 | 0.86–2.02 | 0.21 |
| Employment | |||
| Unemployed | Ref | — | |
| Employed | 1.30 | 0.91–1.86 | 0.15 |
| Disabled | 1.59 | 0.94–2.68 | 0.08 |
| Dallas site | 1.48 | 1.03–2.14 | 0.04 |
| High CM visit frequency | 1.03 | 0.71–1.49 | 0.88 |
| Hospitalization in past 6 months | 2.18 | 1.38–3.43 | <0.001 |
| CD4 count | |||
| ≥500 | Ref | — | |
| 201–499 | 1.14 | 0.76, 1.70 | 0.53 |
| ≤200 | 1.90 | 1.25, 2.88 | 0.003 |
CM, case management.