Table 4 Factors associated with preferences of types in telemedicine among expatriates
Factors | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
Having a family doctor | ||
Having unmet healthcare needs | 2.8 | (1.9, 4.1) |
Being married | 2.8 | (1.8, 4.4) |
Having hypertension | 2.2 | (1.2, 3.8) |
A quick 24-h consultation | ||
Having unmet healthcare needs | 2.2 | (1.5, 3.3) |
Older age by 10 year difference | 0.8 | (0.6, 0.9) |
Higher self-rated health | 1.2 | (1.0, 1.3) |
Being married | 1.9 | (1.2, 3.1) |
Higher income | 1.2 | (1.0, 1.4) |
Having hypertension | 2.2 | (1.2, 3.9) |
Second opinion | ||
Having unmet healthcare needs | 1.7 | (1.2, 2.6) |
Higher education | 1.4 | (1.0, 1.9) |
Tele-diagnosis with prescription | ||
Having unmet healthcare needs | 1.8 | (1.2, 2.7) |
Older age by 10 year difference | 0.7 | (0.6, 0.9) |
Higher self-rated health | 1.2 | (1.0, 1.4) |
Being married | 1.8 | (1.1, 3.0) |
Having diabetes mellitus | 4.1 | (1.8, 9.4) |