Table 2 Association between socio-demographic variables and appendectomy and perforation rates
From: Does access to care affect outcomes of appendicitis in children? - a population-based cohort study
Variables | Â | Pearson Correlation | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Positive Appendectomy | Negative Appendectomy | Perforated Appendicitis |
Rural living | 0.71*** | 0.68** | 0.54* |
Availability of surgeon in the region | -0.69* | -0.74* | -0.51 * |
Low family income | 0.20 | -0.09 | -0.01 |
Home language: English | 0.59* | 0.59* | 0.33 |
Below high school education | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Ultrasound or CT use | -0.34 | -0.12 | -0.39 |
Percent Immigrants living in the region | -0.58* | -0.41 | -0.39 |
| Â | Rural living | Percent Immigrants | Ultrasound/CT use |
Rural living | 1.00 | -0.52* | -0.30 |
Percent Immigrants living in the region | -0.52* | 1.00 | 0.60* |