White-Means S I, Thornton M C, Yeo J S
J Natl Med Assoc. 1989 Jan;81(1):72-80.
The factors influencing the increased use of emergency rooms by minorities were examined among a national sample of black and Hispanic Americans. Multivariate analysis indicated that ethnicity and age were important predictors of emergency room use. Specific health conditions also determined whether the emergency room was chosen as a health care option. Directions for future research on emergency room use are presented.
在一个由黑人和西班牙裔美国人组成的全国样本中,研究了影响少数族裔更多使用急诊室的因素。多变量分析表明,种族和年龄是急诊室使用情况的重要预测因素。特定的健康状况也决定了是否选择急诊室作为医疗保健选项。文中还给出了未来关于急诊室使用情况研究的方向。