Comparison of mean time to first mental health–related visit between children and youth in Canadian Armed Forces families and a general population comparator group, matched by age, sex and geography*
| Type of mental health visit | Mean no. of days ± SD | Adjusted DD†‡ (95% CI) | Adjusted DD‡§ (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family physician | |||
| CAF | 450 ± 321 | −55 (−79 to −32) | −57 (−80 to −33) |
| General population | 505 ± 323 | Ref. | Ref. |
| Pediatrician | |||
| CAF | 449 ± 297 | 33 (2 to 64) | 30 (−1 to 62) |
| General population | 420 ± 329 | Ref. | Ref. |
| Psychiatrist | |||
| CAF | 580 ± 309 | 108 (49 to 167) | 103 (43 to 163) |
| General population | 479 ± 340 | Ref. | Ref. |
Note: CAF = Canadian Armed Forces, DD = days difference, ref. = reference, SD = standard deviation.
↵* Among those who had at least 1 visit.
↵† Adjusted for age (continuous), sex and region.
↵‡ Derived from linear regression.
↵§ Adjusted for age (continuous), sex, region, median community income and rurality.