Table 4 Logistic regression model for considered contacting a GP & main reasons for attending the ED

Considered contacting a GP before visiting the ED

0.6 (0.4–0.8)

0.002

1.7 (1.1–2.5)

0.013

I do not have a GP

7.9 (4.7–13.4)

<0.001

2.2 (1.1–4.4)

0.038

GPs charge extra fees

1.0 (0.4–2.1)

0.934

0.6 (0.2–1.9)

0.356

My GP’s opening hours are not suitable

1.9 (0.9–4.0)

0.117

0.6 (0.2–2.0)

0.357

It would take a long time to get an appointment with my GP

6.2 (3.7–10.4)

< 0.001

0.4 (0.1–1.4)

0.152

The ED is closer than my GP

0.4 (0.9–1.5)

0.182

0.2 (0.0–1.4)

0.107

The ED can deal with the problem better than a GP

0.5 (0.3–0.8)

0.001

0.7 (0.3–0.9)

0.022

I generally prefer the ED than a GP

1.6 (0.6–4.0)

0.306

1.0 (0.3–3.3)

0.973