Abstract
Sociodemographic correlates of the use of emergency rooms for nonemergency health conditions were examined among black adults, using data from the National Medical Care Utilization and Expenditure Survey. Multivariate analysis revealed that marital status, the emergency room as a usual source of care, and health condition were determinants of choosing the emergency room as a source of medical care. The use of multivariate analysis extends previous work in this area. Implications for future research on determinants of emergency room use are discussed.
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