Table 3.
Cox Regression Characterizing Covariate Effects on the Hazard of Criminal Justice Involvement During 24-month Follow-up
| Baseline characteristics | Hazard ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age | 1.00 (0.92, 1.08) |
| Male | 2.57 (1.79, 3.67) |
| Black race | 1.02 (0.75, 1.40) |
| Public assistance | 1.20 (0.85, 1.71) |
| Drug use disorder | 1.42 (1.01, 2.00) |
| Any mental health diagnosisa | 0.98 (0.70, 1.38) |
| Assault-injury group | 1.63 (1.18, 2.25) |
| Community violence | 1.35 (1.06, 1.72) |
Note: Boldface indicates statistical significance (p<0.05). Baseline characteristics were measured at the time of the ED visit.
a
Any mental health diagnosis includes meeting diagnostic DSM-IV criteria for depression, antisocial personality disorder, conduct disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).