| Outcome* | PRR or OR (95% CI)† | p value |
|---|---|---|
| No regular medical doctor, PRR | ||
| Obese | 3.0 (1.6–6.0) | 0.001 |
| Age < 65 yr | 2.5 (1.4–4.7) | 0.003 |
| Male | 1.8 (0.9–3.8) | 0.09 |
| Other health care professionals in primary care physician’s office involved in care, PRR | ||
| Diabetes | 3.5 (2.2–5.7) | < 0.001 |
| Rural residence | 1.7 (1.1–2.8) | 0.02 |
| Poorer self-perceived health | 1.9 (1.1–3.1) | 0.02 |
| Province of residence | ||
| British Columbia | 1.3 (0.6–2.8) | 0.5 |
| Alberta | 2.8 (1.2–6.3) | 0.02 |
| Saskatchewan | 2.3 (1.0–5.7) | 0.06 |
| Manitoba (reference) | 1.0 | |
| Contact with a nurse about chronic condition in prior 12 mo, PRR | ||
| Diabetes | 3.2 (2.2–4.7) | < 0.001 |
| Heart disease | 1.4 (1.0–2.1) | 0.06 |
| Respondent thought that last emergency department visit for the chronic condition could have been avoided if regular provider had been available, OR | ||
| Household income < $30 000 | 3.6 (1.5–8.4) | 0.003 |
| No regular doctor | 6.8 (1.2–37) | 0.03 |
| Heart disease | 2.7 (1.2–6.2) | 0.02 |
| Stroke | 4.3 (1.3–15) | 0.002 |
Note: CI = confidence interval, OR = odds ratio, PRR = prevalence rate ratio. *Each outcome was modelled in a separate multivariable model, consisting only of the variables listed for that model. All items were based on self-reported data. †All estimates and 95% CIs are weighted and bootstrapped as per Statistics Canada guidelines.