Table 3.
Odds of Genetic Testing Awareness, by Demographic Characteristics, Among Puerto Rican Adults, Health Information National Trends Survey, 2009
| Characteristic | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 1 [Reference] |
| Female | 1.41 (0.79-2.50) |
| Age, y | |
| 18-39 | 1 [Reference] |
| 40-59 | 0.81 (0.46-1.43) |
| ≥60 | 0.99 (0.54-1.83) |
| Marital status | |
| Single, never married | 1 [Reference] |
| Separated/widowed/divorced | 2.37 (1.07-5.24) |
| Married/living together | 1.76 (1.02-3.03) |
| Ever looked for information on health topics | |
| No | 1 [Reference] |
| Yes | 1.46 (0.90-2.38) |
| Ever looked for cancer information | |
| No | 1 [Reference] |
| Yes | 2.04 (1.06-3.93) |
| Current smoking | |
| No | 1 [Reference] |
| Yes | 0.52 (0.32-0.84) |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.