Table 2 NESB patients considered contacting a GP and their visa status, n (%, 95% CI)
From: Subjective reasons why immigrant patients attend the emergency department
Variable | Yes | No | Total (%) (n = 231) |
|---|---|---|---|
Visa status | |||
Skilled migrant | 18 (46.2, 31.6–61.4) | 21 (53.8, 38.6–66.4) | 39 (16.9, 12.6–22.3) |
Refugee (Humanitarian) | 22 (36.1, 25.2–48.6) | 39 (63.9, 51.3–74.8) | 61(26.4, 21.1–32.4) |
Student | 12 (31.6, 19.1–47.5) | 26 (68.4, 52.5–80.9) | 38 (16.5, 12.2–21.8) |
Family, spouse | 34 (48.6, 37.3–60.1) | 36 (51.4, 40.0–62.8) | 70 (30.3, 24.7–36.5) |
Other (working, holiday, not sure) | 6 (26.1, 12.6–46.5) | 17 (73.9, 53.5–87.4) | 23 (10.0, 6.7–14.5) |