Table 2 Significant Factors Associated with Using VHAServices by Year Based on a Logistic Analysis¹

Age Group (index group = 18–44)

   45–54

4.92**

3.43–7.05

4.43**

2.81–6.98

   55–64

4.67**

3.21–6.80

4.43**

2.91–6.74

   ≥ 65

8.60**

5.47–13.53

9.71**

6.52–14.46

Gender (Male = 1; Female = 0)

20.55**

12.69–33.30

15.8**

7.91–31.55

Race (White = 1; 0 otherwise)

1.08

0.79–1.47

1.12

0.84–1.50

Marital Status (Married = 1; 0 otherwise)

1.00

0.74–1.34

1.54**

1.17–2.03

Living in MSA (MSA = 1; 0 otherwise)

0.89

0.69–1.14

0.87

0.70–1.08

Education (index group = less than high school)

   High school

1.78**

1.31–2.40

1.60**

1.20–2.14

   College or more

0.97

0.67–1.42

1.14

0.80–1.62

Income (in $1,000)

1.01**

1.00–1.02

1.00

0.99–1.01

Employment Status (index group = employed)

   Retired

1.70**

1.14–2.52

1.44*

1.06–1.92

   Unemployed

1.68**

1.15–2.45

1.61**

1.07–2.41

Uninsured² (index group = insured)

2.15**

1.6–2.90

1.78**

1.27–2.50

Perceived health status (index group = excellent or very good)

   Good

1.42*

1.07–1.89

1.71**

1.36–2.15

   Fair or poor

2.12**

1.56–2.89

2.26**

1.69–3.03

Perceived mental health status (index group = excellent or very good)

   Good

0.93

0.69–1.25

0.94

0.74–1.19

   Fair or poor

1.30

0.87–1.96

1.04

0.70–1.55