Table 5 Sensitivity analysis: Difficulties paying bills and reasons to come to the emergency ward

My child’s problem was too serious

52

(37%)

156

(28%)

0.034

The Pediatric Emergency ward was the best place for my child’s medical problem

39

(28%)

144

(26%)

0.622

It would take too long to get an appointment with the doctor

24

(17%)

73

(13%)

0.215

I can’t visit my doctor within opening hours

14

(10%)

28

(5%)

0.027

It is close to my home

1

(1%)

9

(2%)

0.424

I did not think of it

1

(1%)

2

(0%)

0.565

I have been referred by a healthcare professional

28

(20%)

154

(28%)

0.067

Other

17

(12%)

53

(10%)

0.352

I do not know or do not want to answer

0

(0%)

4

(1%)

0.315