Table 6.
Multivariate model of factors significantly associated with being a high impact non-consulter
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18-24 yrs† | 1.00 | |
| 25-34 yrs | 1.17 (0.69 to 1.99) | 0.571 |
| 35-44 yrs | 0.53 (0.32 to 0.87) | 0.013 |
| 45-54 yrs | 0.51 (0.31 to 0.85) | 0.009 |
| 55-60 yrs | 0.49 (0.29 to 0.82) | 0.007 |
| Employment | ||
| Full-time† | 1.00 | |
| Part-time | 1.03 (0.72 to 1.46) | 0.889 |
| Self-employed | 1.33 (0.81 to 2.16) | 0.261 |
| Not working due to illness | 2.89 (1.27 to 6.56) | 0.011 |
| Others not in employment | 1.20 (0.82 to 1.74) | 0.348 |
| Smoking | ||
| Never† | 1.00 | |
| Ex-smoker | 1.52 (1.11 to 2.08) | 0.010 |
| Current smoker | 1.22 (0.86 to 1.73) | 0.258 |
| Bodily pain | ||
| Quartile 1 (best health)† | 1.00 | |
| Quartile 2 | 1.62 (0.99 to 2.64) | 0.053 |
| Quartile 3 | 2.54 (1.79 to 3.59) | < 0.001 |
| Quartile 4 (poorest health) | 5.96 (4.12 to 8.62) | < 0.001 |
| Vitality | ||
| Quartile 1 (best health)† | 1.00 | |
| Quartile 2 | 0.98 (0.65 to 1.50) | 0.941 |
| Quartile 3 | 1.07 (0.71 to 1.61) | 0.753 |
| Quartile 4 (poorest health) | 2.09 (1.33 to 3.31) | 0.002 |
| Social functioning | ||
| Quartile 1 (best health)† | 1.00 | |
| Quartile 2 | 1.01 (0.64 to 1.57) | 0.983 |
| Quartile 3 | 1.97 (1.38 to 2.81) | < 0.001 |
| Quartile 4 (poorest health) | 2.65 (1.80 to 3.90) | < 0.001 |
| Feeling that I don't want to waste the GP's time | ||
| Not important† | 1.00 | |
| Important | 1.58 (1.15 to 2.16) | 0.004 |
† Referent group
Figures highlighted are significant at 5% level (p < 0.05)