Table 2. Adjusted Associations Between Individual Characteristics and Trust in Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.
| Characteristic | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)a | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1.01 (0.88-1.16) | .87 |
| Race and ethnicity | ||
| White | 0.87 (0.74-1.02) | .09 |
| Non-Whiteb | 1 [Reference] | |
| Age | 1.01 (0.99-1.02) | .12 |
| Educational level | ||
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.96 (0.82-1.13) | .66 |
| Some college, high school, or GED | 1 [Reference] | |
| Political affiliation | ||
| Democrat | 1.35 (1.15-1.61) | <.001 |
| Republican | 1.27 (1.09-1.49) | .003 |
| Independent or other | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Household income, $ | ||
| <24 999 | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| 25 000-49 999 | 0.78 (0.59-1.02) | .09 |
| 50 000-74 999 | 0.99 (0.79-1.24) | .96 |
| 75 000-99 999 | 1.01 (0.80-1.26) | .92 |
| >100 000 | 1.20 (0.99-1.45) | .06 |
| Used the internet, television, or social media for health information | 0.92 (0.81-1.06) | .29 |
| Had a usual source of health care in the past year | 1.19 (1.01-1.40) | .03 |
| Self-reported health | ||
| Excellent | 1.70 (1.05-2.75) | .03 |
| Very good | 1.48 (0.98-2.24) | .06 |
| Good | 1.38 (0.92-2.06) | .11 |
| Fair | 1.21 (0.79-1.86) | .35 |
| Poor | 1 [Reference] | NA |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 1.43 (1.16-1.77) | .001 |
| Midwest | 1.17 (0.96-1.44) | .11 |
| South | 1.15 (0.96-1.37) | .18 |
| West | 1 [Reference] | NA |
Abbreviations: GED, General Educational Development certification; NA, not applicable.
a
Estimates represent adjusted odds ratios from an ordered logit regression with pharmaceutical trust as the dependent variable. Pharmaceutical trust is measured on a 5-point Likert scale (ranging from 1 [always distrust] to 5 [always trust]).
b
Included individuals who self-reported race and ethnicity as Hispanic, Asian, Black, 2 or more races, or other.