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Gaps
in insurance, especially if more than 6 months in duration, are among the 6 factors
significantly associated with not using a regular source of care. In contrast, many common
sociodemographic factors, such as parental education and ethnicity, are not associated
with using a regular source of care in a year. Source:
Kogan MD, Alexander GR, Teitelbaum MA, Jack BW, Kotelchuck M, Pappas G. The effect of gaps
in health insurance on continuity of a regular source of care among preschool-aged
children in the United States. JAMA 1995; 274(18):1429-1435. |