Multivariate Linear and Logistic Regression of Outcomes by Household Income Status and Social Determinants of Health After Controlling for Age, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification, and Surgery Type
| Household Income Status/Social Determinant | LOS, Hours, β | Discharge to SNF, Odds Ratio | 30-Day ED Return, Odds Ratio | 30-Day Readmission, Odds Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above the Maryland median household income | –3.6 (P=0.313) | 2.216 (P=0.018) | 0.576 (P=0.180) | 0.364 (P=0.174) |
| Exercises 3 or more times per week | –8.1 (P=0.105) | 0.218 (P=0.058) | 1.277 (P=0.631) | 1.118 (P=0.871) |
| High levels of stress | 4.3 (P=0.653) | 0.000 (P=0.998) | 0.000 (P=0.998) | 3.004 (P=0.217) |
| Attends church | 5.9 (P=0.261) | 0.776 (P=0.675) | 0.250 (P=0.021) | 1.402 (P=0.602) |
| Currently married or has a life partner | –23.4 (P<0.001) | 0.183 (P=0.005) | 0.908 (P=0.859) | 0.701 (P=0.573) |
| Experienced spousal abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) | –10.2 (P=0.452) | 0.000 (P=0.999) | 0.000 (P=0.999) | 0.000 (P=0.999) |
| Financial strain (somewhat hard or worse) | 14.3 (P=0.022) | 0.000 (P=0.997) | 2.285 (P=0.133) | 0.754 (P=0.732) |
| Above high school education | –6.5 (P=0.297) | 0.834 (P=0.783) | 0.566 (P=0.357) | >100 (P=0.997) |
| Has any food worry | 0.7 (P=0.927) | 0.858 (P=0.889) | 1.558 (P=0.513) | 0.000 (P=0.998) |
| Has any transportation problem | 21.1 (P=0.135) | 5.820 (P=0.140) | 2.338 (P=0.450) | 3.469 (P=0.281) |
| Drinks alcohol 4 or more days per week | –1.5 (P=0.704) | 0.498 (P=0.138) | 0.635 (P=0.316) | 0.656 (P=0.509) |
Note: Statistically significant values are shown in bold.
ED, emergency department; LOS, length of stay; SNF, skilled nursing facility.