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Table 2 Logistic regression models examining predictors of 'satisfaction with amount of PCP choice' grouped by domains (n = 564)

From: Consumer satisfaction with primary care provider choice and associated trust

Domains

Variables

Odds Ratio (SE)

95% C.I.

Consumer

Chronic health condition

0.932

(0.283)

0.514

1.691

Characteristics

Visits to PCP > 10

1.100

(0.370)

0.569

2.128

Information & Decision-Making

Speak to PCP outside med office

4.276

(1.556)

2.096

8.725*

 

Reason for choosing PCP:

    
 

   Hear from family/friends

1.522

(1.035)

0.401

5.774

 

   Hear from other doc/person

1.223

(0.848)

0.314

4.762

 

   Pick from a list

0.838

(0.617)

0.198

3.548

 

   Assigned/no choice/only doc

0.299

(0.218)

0.072

1.246

 

   Other reasons picking PCP

1.890

(1.545)

0.381

9.383

 

   PCP/office mgt. related

2.607

(2.325)

0.454

14.975

 

Dispute with the PCP

0.260

(0.108)

0.116

0.586*

 

Would change PCP if could

0.459

(0.215)

0.183

1.152

 

Years with the PCP

1.063

(0.030)

1.006

1.124*

 

Satisfaction with the PCP

0.931

(0.524)

0.308

2.809

 

Satisfaction with the insurer

2.543

(0.729)

1.450

4.460*

Plan

Enough insurer choice

2.159

(0.726)

1.117

4.172*

Characteristics

Government insurer

1.735

(0.634)

0.848

3.553

 

Insurer charge less within network

2.441

(0.735)

1.352

4.406*

 

Insurer assigned a specific PCP

0.707

(0.210)

0.394

1.266

Provider

Provider type:

    

Characteristics

   Gen practitioner/family doc

0.388

(0.315)

0.079

1.901

 

   Different types of specialists

0.770

(0.631)

0.155

3.833

 

PCP always able to diagnose

1.508

(0.418)

0.876

2.596

 

PCP will listen with care & concern

1.731

(0.814)

0.688

4.353

 

PCP's care been extremely effective

4.024

(1.977)

1.536

10.541*

 

Long waiting time to appointment

0.345

(0.119)

0.175

0.680*

  1. Notes: Outcome variable 'Satisfaction with amount of PCP Choice' was measured by the item: Do you feel like you had enough choice when you selected your PCP. Response = Yes/No.
  2. * Significant at p < .05