Primary care utilization in Israel--analysis of national data

Analysis of data from the 1981 National Health Services Utilization Survey was carried out in order to identify factors relevant to primary care utilization in Israel on a semi-quantitative basis. The analysis consisted of stratification of the sample population into age- and sex-groups and the use of a logistic regression model for each stratum. Within the strata age still played a major role in explaining the probability of utilization; in addition, origin, employment status and education were also significant for most strata. In men aged greater than or equal to 65, living arrangements (alone, with spouse or with children) affected utilization. These findings were consistent with previous published reports and with findings of small-scale studies in Israel.