Disparities in healthcare access experienced by Hispanic chronic kidney disease patients: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health concern, and the disease disproportionately affects Hispanics. Improved healthcare access for Hispanic CKD patients can reduce the disease burden. This study assesses the healthcare access disparities experienced by Hispanic CKD patients compared to Whites.

Methods

We analyzed three National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) datasets for 2013-2014, 2015-2016, and 2017-2018. The primary predictor variable was race, and the outcome variable was three domains of healthcare access: insurance status, having any routine place for healthcare, and having any health visits in the past year. Chi-square tests and unadjusted and adjusted multivariate logistic regressions were conducted. The models were adjusted fo

SUBMITTER: Ashrafi SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832131 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature