Table 2.
Independent Characteristics Associated with Use of Mind–Body Therapies
| Factors | Use Mind–Body Therapy Among Those with Characteristic, % | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Used other complementary therapy* in last year | ||
| No complementary therapy use | 8 | 1.0 |
| Used complementary therapy | 33 | 3.77 (2.74 to 5.20) |
| Used self-prayer for a health concern in last year | ||
| No use of self-prayer | 11 | 1.0 |
| Used self-prayer | 32 | 2.53 (1.87 to 3.42) |
| Education | ||
| High school or less | 12 | 1.0 |
| Some college | 23 | 1.57 (1.11 to 2.21) |
| College graduate or higher | 28 | 2.21 (1.57 to 3.09) |
| Age, y | ||
| 18 to 29 | 16 | 1.0 |
| 30 to 39 | 22 | 1.43 (0.95 to 2.17) |
| 40 to 49 | 29 | 2.03 (1.33 to 3.10) |
| 50 to 64 | 17 | 0.98 (0.63 to 1.54) |
| 65+ | 6 | 0.34 (0.19 to 0.62) |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 15 | 1.0 |
| Not married | 22 | 1.78 (1.34 to 2.36) |
* Complementary medical therapies (not categorized as mind–body) included herbal medicine, massage, chiropractic, megavitamins, self-help group, commercial diet, folk remedies, lifestyle diet, energy healing, homeopathy, spiritual healing by others, and acupuncture.
CI, confidence interval.