Table 2.
Univariate and multivariate global predictors of CRC screening by any method (n = 357).
| Predictor | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Race/Ethnicity (African-American versus all other groups) | 0.53 (0.35 – 0.80) | 0.49 (0.31 – 0.77) |
| Male Gender | 1.10 (0.49 – 2.46) | -- |
| Married | 1.30 (0.77 – 2.20) | -- |
| Employed | 1.47 (0.91 – 2.37) | -- |
| Homeless | 0.37 (0.22 – 0.62) | 0.43 (0.25 – 0.77) |
| Median Income | 1.49 (0.97 – 2.29) | -- |
| Combat Experience | 2.62 (0.99 – 6.92) | -- |
| Service Connectedness | 1.31 (1.02 – 1.69) | 1.33 (1.01 – 1.77) |
| PCP Visit within Two Years of Eligibility for Screening | 3.69 (1.81 – 7.54) | 4.86 (2.10 – 11.26) |
| Subject receives health services from non-VA provider | 1.42 (0.76 – 2.68) | -- |
| Number of Prescriptions at Age of Eligibility | 0.81 (0.67 – 0.98) | 0.75 (0.61 – 0.93) |
| History of Alcohol Abuse | 0.99 (0.42 – 2.36) | -- |
| History of Drug Abuse | 0.54 (0.23 – 1.25) | |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index Score | 0.89 (0.73 – 1.08) | -- |
Note: Non-significant univariate predictors were removed from multivariate analysis.