TABLE 3

Risk of unmet medical needs by specific reason among the workers experienced unmet medical needs.

Specific reasons for unmet medical needsTemporary workersa (vs. Permanent workers)Part-time workersa (vs. Full-time workers)Temporary agency workersa (vs. Direct contract workers)
Economic reasons1.416 (1.130–1.776)*1.753 (1.280–2.400)*1.643 (1.200–2.251)*
Mild symptom0.970 (0.794–1.186)1.359 (1.020–1.811)*1.120 (0.839–1.496)
Insufficient time0.833 (0.695–0.997)*0.476 (0.361–0.628)*0.705 (0.541–0.918)*
Othersb0.958 (0.654–1.405)1.517 (0.941–2.445)0.326 (0.132–0.803)*
Specific reasons for unmet medical needsTemporary workersa (vs. Permanent workers)Part-time workersa (vs. Full-time workers)Temporary agency workersa (vs. Direct contract workers)
Economic reasons1.416 (1.130–1.776)*1.753 (1.280–2.400)*1.643 (1.200–2.251)*
Mild symptom0.970 (0.794–1.186)1.359 (1.020–1.811)*1.120 (0.839–1.496)
Insufficient time0.833 (0.695–0.997)*0.476 (0.361–0.628)*0.705 (0.541–0.918)*
Othersb0.958 (0.654–1.405)1.517 (0.941–2.445)0.326 (0.132–0.803)*
a

Adjusted odds ratios were calculated using a panel logit model with fixed effects after adjusting for gender, age, and educational levels.

b

Others: distance from medical institutions, discomfort in movement, no one can take care of their child, lack of information, difficulty in doctor appointments.

*

Numbers in bold indicate statistically significant results.

TABLE 3

Risk of unmet medical needs by specific reason among the workers experienced unmet medical needs.

Specific reasons for unmet medical needsTemporary workersa (vs. Permanent workers)Part-time workersa (vs. Full-time workers)Temporary agency workersa (vs. Direct contract workers)
Economic reasons1.416 (1.130–1.776)*1.753 (1.280–2.400)*1.643 (1.200–2.251)*
Mild symptom0.970 (0.794–1.186)1.359 (1.020–1.811)*1.120 (0.839–1.496)
Insufficient time0.833 (0.695–0.997)*0.476 (0.361–0.628)*0.705 (0.541–0.918)*
Othersb0.958 (0.654–1.405)1.517 (0.941–2.445)0.326 (0.132–0.803)*
Specific reasons for unmet medical needsTemporary workersa (vs. Permanent workers)Part-time workersa (vs. Full-time workers)Temporary agency workersa (vs. Direct contract workers)
Economic reasons1.416 (1.130–1.776)*1.753 (1.280–2.400)*1.643 (1.200–2.251)*
Mild symptom0.970 (0.794–1.186)1.359 (1.020–1.811)*1.120 (0.839–1.496)
Insufficient time0.833 (0.695–0.997)*0.476 (0.361–0.628)*0.705 (0.541–0.918)*
Othersb0.958 (0.654–1.405)1.517 (0.941–2.445)0.326 (0.132–0.803)*
a

Adjusted odds ratios were calculated using a panel logit model with fixed effects after adjusting for gender, age, and educational levels.

b

Others: distance from medical institutions, discomfort in movement, no one can take care of their child, lack of information, difficulty in doctor appointments.

*

Numbers in bold indicate statistically significant results.

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