TABLE 1.
Patient Demographics, a Comparison of the Lowest and Highest Continuity Quartiles
| Lowest Quartile (n = 4781) | Highest Quartile (n = 4366) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC score, mean (SD) | 0.28 (0.05) | 0.78 (0.10) | — |
| Infant demographics | |||
| Sex, % male | 51.9 | 49.4 | .02 |
| Gestational age, wk, mean (SD) | 38.8 (2.0) | 38.7 (2.2) | <.001 |
| Gestational age, % | .09 | ||
| <28 wk | 0.4 | 0.6 | |
| 28–31 and 6/7 wk | 1.1 | 1.0 | |
| 32–36 and 6/7 wk | 8.0 | 9.2 | |
| 37 wk and greater | 90.5 | 89.2 | |
| Race, % | <.001 | ||
| White | 67.7 | 55.2 | |
| Black | 28.6 | 40.5 | |
| Other | 3.7 | 4.0 | |
| Insurance status, % | <.001 | ||
| Private | 57.9 | 54.3 | |
| Medicaid | 24.9 | 28.7 | |
| Self-pay | 18.2 | 17.0 | |
| Chronic medical conditions | |||
| Presence of a chronic condition, % | 30.2 | 28.2 | .03 |
| Chronic illness not including asthma | 24.5 | 24.6 | .89 |
| Asthma | 8.8 | 5.9 | <.001 |
—, not applicable.