Table 2 ED visit during the post randomization period, by “At Home” participant characteristics (n = 381)
Variable | # of ER visits | Total person-years (PYs) | ED rate (per person, per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 3,086 | 738.2 | 4.2 |
Housing First interventions | 1,925 | 482.8 | 4.0 |
Treatment as usual | 1,161 | 255.4 | 4.6 |
Substance dependence | |||
Yes | 1,784 | 430.9 | 4.1 |
No | 1,302 | 307.3 | 4.2 |
Daily substance use | |||
Yes | 921 | 213.3 | 4.3 |
No | 2,165 | 524.9 | 4.1 |
Need level | |||
High | 2,038 | 430.6 | 4.7 |
Moderate | 1,048 | 307.6 | 3.4 |
Male | 2,127 | 529.5 | 4.0 |
Female | 947 | 202.7 | 4.7 |
Aboriginals | 672 | 119.7 | 5.6 |
White | 1,794 | 398.5 | 4.5 |
Other | 620 | 219.0 | 2.8 |
Incomplete high school | 2,008 | 416.5 | 4.8 |
High school or higher | 1,062 | 315.7 | 3.4 |
Single/never married | 2,225 | 493.2 | 4.5 |
Other | 796 | 239.0 | 3.3 |
Income ($800 CDN or more) in past month | |||
Yes | 1,660 | 387.0 | 4.3 |
No | 1,413 | 339.5 | 4.2 |
Less severe cluster of mental disorders | |||
Yes | 1,605 | 390.1 | 4.1 |
No | 1,481 | 348.1 | 4.3 |
Severe cluster of mental disorders | |||
Yes | 2,369 | 527.5 | 4.5 |
No | 717 | 210.7 | 3.4 |
Multiple mental disorders (≥3) | |||
Yes | 826 | 171.3 | 4.8 |
No | 2,260 | 566.9 | 4.0 |
Suicidality (high) | |||
Yes | 592 | 132.5 | 4.5 |
No | 2,494 | 605.7 | 4.1 |
Chronic health conditions (≥3) | |||
Yes | 2,426 | 516.6 | 4.7 |
No | 660 | 221.6 | 3.0 |
Blood-borne infectious disease (HIV, hepatitis B or C) | |||
Yes | 941 | 235.6 | 4.0 |
No | 2,143 | 498.6 | 4.3 |
Have a regular medical doctor | |||
Yes | 2,204 | 497.6 | 4.4 |
No | 882 | 240.6 | 3.7 |
Place to go when you are sick | |||
Yes | 2,757 | 595.2 | 4.6 |
No | 328 | 143.0 | 2.3 |
Needed health care, but didn’t receive it | |||
Yes | 1,568 | 321.3 | 4.9 |
No | 1,518 | 416.9 | 3.6 |