Table 5.

Multivariable Models Evaluating Acculturation and Health Beliefs, Barriers, and Perceptions^a

Outcome Variable	Acculturation (Less vs. More), Odds Ratio (p Value), 95% Confidence Interval
The thought of heart disease scares me.	0.22 (.02), 0.67–0.79
When I think about heart disease, I feel nervous.	0.30 (.007), 0.13–0.72
When I think about heart disease, I get upset.	0.38 (.02), 0.17–0.86
When I think about heart disease, my heart beats faster.	2.09 (.10), 0.87–4.98
My chances of getting heart disease in the next few years are great.	2.51 (.03), 1.08–5.82
I am afraid to have a heart disease risk factor screening because I might find out something is wrong.	2.06 (.13), 0.82–5.19
Sometimes it seems that when you try to prevent illness, it is more trouble than it is worth.	2.16 (.10), 0.87–5.38
If you take care of yourself, you can avoid getting heart disease.	2.54 (.03), 1.09–5.92
To avoid getting heart disease, it is the doctor who can help you the most.	3.96 (.002), 1.66–9.49
To avoid heart disease, it is God or a higher power that can help you the most.	2.41 (.06), 0.96–6.07

^aAdjusted for age, gender, education, and health insurance status.