Table 4.
Multivariable logistic analysis of the factors associated with multimorbidity
| Characteristics | AOR(95%CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Men | Reference | |
| Women | 0.982 (0.965-1.000) | 0.047 |
| Household registration | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.210 (1.185–1.236) | < 0.001 |
| Nationality | ||
| Others | Reference | |
| Han | 0.999 (0.907-1.100) | 0.982 |
| Marriage status | ||
| Divorced/ Widowed/ Single | Reference | |
| Married | 0.925 (0.891–0.962) | < 0.001 |
| Education | ||
| Illiterate | Reference | |
| Primary education | 1.020 (0.990–1.051) | 0.191 |
| Junior school education | 1.062 (1.030–1.095) | < 0.001 |
| Senior school education | 1.103 (1.065–1.142) | < 0.001 |
| Senior school education above | 1.096 (1.060–1.134) | < 0.001 |
| Payment method of medical expenses | ||
| OOPME | Reference | |
| UEBMI | 1.377 (1.337–1.419) | < 0.001 |
| URBMI | 1.407 (1.370–1.445) | < 0.001 |
| NRCMS | 0.920 (0.840–1.008) | 0.073 |
| Others | 1.171 (1.041–1.317) | 0.008 |
| Smoker status | ||
| Never smoker | Reference | |
| Former smoker | 1.218 (1.185–1.253) | < 0.001 |
| Current smoker | 0.884 (0.862–0.907) | < 0.001 |
| Drinker status | ||
| Never drinker | Reference | |
| Former drinker | 1.181 (1.136–1.228) | < 0.001 |
| Current drinker | 0.956 (0.934–0.978) | < 0.001 |
| Physical activity | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 0.961 (0.944–0.977) | < 0.001 |
| Age group | ||
| 65–69 | Reference | |
| 70–74 | 1.221 (1.201–1.241) | < 0.001 |
| 75–79 | 1.466 (1.433-1.500) | < 0.001 |
| ≥ 80 | 1.756 (1.709–1.805) | < 0.001 |