Table 4.
Adjusted Odds Ratios for the Association Between Each Life's Simple 7 Component Dichotomous Variables (Ideal vs. Not Ideal) and Internet and Mobile Technology Use (N = 2,255)
| OR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 1.30 | 0.95–1.79 | 0.10 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.14 | 0.76–1.69 | 0.53 |
| Physical activity | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 1.27 | 0.97–1.66 | 0.08 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.58 | 1.10–2.20 | 0.01 |
| Nutrition | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 0.98 | 0.32–3.00 | 0.97 |
| Use of smart devices | 0.45 | 0.16–1.25 | 0.12 |
| Body mass index | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 0.61 | 0.44–0.87 | 0.004 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.07 | 0.70–1.65 | 0.75 |
| Cholesterol | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 0.77 | 0.60–1.00 | 0.05 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.02 | 0.73–1.41 | 0.93 |
| Blood pressure | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 0.58 | 0.41–0.83 | 0.003 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.25 | 0.69–2.23 | 0.46 |
| Glucose | |||
| Use of technology to track health | 0.87 | 0.66–1.14 | 0.31 |
| Use of smart devices | 1.02 | 0.71–1.46 | 0.92 |
p-Values ≤0.05 were considered statistically significant. Ideal = 10–14 points; Not Ideal 0–9 points. Each model was adjusted for income, age, sex, and educational attainment.