Multivariate Analyses of Factors Related to Frequent Attendance (N = 381)
| Independent Factors | Number (and Percentage of Distribution) of Frequent Attenders (N = 79) | Frequent Attenders OR (95% CI) Model % Predicted Correctly = 84.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18 to 44 years | 30 (37.9%) | 1.0 |
| 45 to 64 years | 39 (49.4%) | 1.849 (0.924, 3.701) |
| 65+ years | 10 (12.7%) | 2.199 (0.667, 7.248) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 18 (22.8%) | 1.0 |
| Female | 61 (77.2%) | 1.271 (0.618, 2.616) |
| ZIP code of residence | ||
| Inside CHC catchment area | 21 (25.7%) | 1.0 |
| Inside city/outside CHC catchment area | 48 (61.5%) | 0.730 (0.355, 1.503) |
| Outside city limits | 10 (12.8%) | 3.676 (1.215, 11.125) |
| Medicaid insurance coverage | ||
| No | 26 (32.9%) | 1.0 |
| Yes | 53 (67.1%) | 3.221 (1.543, 6.721) |
| Diabetes | ||
| No | 55 (69.6%) | 1.0 |
| Yes | 24 (30.4%) | 5.034 (2.165, 11.704) |
| Depression | ||
| No | 42 (53.2%) | 1.0 |
| Yes | 37 (46.8%) | 1.847 (0.960, 3.557) |
| Number of ER visits (continuous variable) | Mean: 1.35 (SD: 1.72) | 1.535 (1.232, 1.914) |
| Number of missed appointments (as a proportion of scheduled appointments) (continuous variable) | Mean: 0.1294 (SD: 0.1012) | 0.487 (0.362, 0.656) |
| Intercept | 0.177 |