TABLE 2.
Logistic regression analysis of the factors associated with the use of corrective lensesa
| Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|
| Age and family income | ||
| <200% of the federal poverty level | ||
| 6-11 yr | 1.0 | |
| 12-14 yr | 1.90b | 1.38-2.61 |
| 15-18 yr | 1.93b | 1.38-2.69 |
| ≥200% of the federal poverty level | ||
| 6-11 yr | 1.09 | 0.81-1.46 |
| 12-14 yr | 2.80b | 1.99-3.96 |
| 15-18 yr | 3.98b | 2.82-5.63 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1.0 | |
| Female | 1.41b | 1.21-1.65 |
| Race/ethnicity and health insurance | ||
| Black or Hispanic | ||
| Uninsured | 1.0 | |
| Public insurance only | 1.67b | 1.17-2.39 |
| Any private insurance | 1.77b | 1.20-2.63 |
| Nonblack/non-Hispanic | ||
| Uninsured | 2.29b | 1.35-3.89 |
| Public insurance only | 2.08b | 1.33-3.27 |
| Any private insurance | 1.98b | 1.42-2.78 |
a
Odds ratios are adjusted for all factors presented.
b
Odds ratio is statistically different (p <0.05) from the reference.