Table 2.
Regression Models Describing Differences in Health Outcomes in 2003 by Use of Complementary Therapies in 2002
| AMS β (SE) | BBT β (SE) | MBB β (SE) | MBT β (SE) | Prayer β (SE) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical HRQoL | 2.63 (1.67) | 0.55 (0.73) | 1.65 (0.94)++ | 0.41 (0.88) | −0.12 (0.68) |
| Mental HRQoL | −0.60 (1.59) | −0.03 (0.65) | 1.37 (0.71)+ | 1.07 (0.69) | 0.36 (0.55) |
| Functional status | −1.54 (1.18) | −1.41 (0.53)** | −1.64 (0.81)* | 0.01 (0.64) | −0.55 (0.49) |
*
p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, +p = 0.06, ++p = 0.08. Regression models adjusted for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, health insurance, household income, and comorbid conditions.
AMS, alternative medical system; BBT, biologically based therapy; MBB, manipulative and body-based; MBT, mind–body therapy; SE, standard error; HRQoL, health-related quality of life; β, beta coefficient.