Health Characteristics of Solo Grandparent Caregivers and Single Parents: A Comparative Profile Using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Survey

Table 3

Solo grandparents and single parents: health services utilization.

Health service utilization indicators	Solo grandparents; %	Single parents; %	value
Have any health care insurance coverage
Yes	91.6%	81.1%	0.00
No	8.4%	18.9%
Have one or more personal doctors/health care providers
Yes	89.7%	81.6%	0.00
No	10.3%	18.4%
Could not see doctor due to cost
Yes	18.6%	22.4%	0.02
No	81.4%	77.6%
Length of time since last routine check-up
<12 months	81.9%	68.4%	0.00
1-2 years	6.3%	15.2%
3–5 years	6.2%	9.3%
5+ years	5.6%	7.1%