Table 2.
Multivariate-adjusted odds ratios for the allocation of exemption cards to indigents
| Variables | Adjusted OR | CI 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predisposing factors | Sex | Male (Ref) | ||
| Female | 0.98 | [0.78–1.23] | ||
| Age group (years) | < 49 (Ref) | |||
| 50 to 69 | 1.14 | [0.83–1.57] | ||
| > 69 | 1.02 | [0.77–1.34] | ||
| Marital status | Not widowed (Ref) | |||
| Widowed | 1.40* | [1.10–1.78] | ||
| Enabling factors | Financial assistance from household for healthcare | Yes (Ref) | ||
| No | 1.58*** | [1.26–1.97] | ||
| Instrumental assistance | Not needed (Ref) | |||
| No | 1.15 | [0.86–1.53] | ||
| Yes | 1.18 | [0.80-1.75] | ||
| Cohabitation with | Children (Ref) | |||
| Alone | 1.28* | [1.01–1.63] | ||
| Siblings/parents/friends | 1.38 | [0.95–2.01] | ||
| Spouse | 2.00*** | [1.35–2.96] | ||
| Needs | Chronic illness | No (Ref) | ||
| Yes | 1.12 | [0.90–1.38] | ||
| Vision impairment | No (Ref) | |||
| Yes | 1.45** | [1.14–1.84] | ||
| Mobility and muscle strength | Good mobility/Good strength (Ref) | |||
| Poor mobility | 1.09 | [0.80–1.50] | ||
| Good mobility/Poor strength | 1.73*** | [1.28–2.33] | ||
| Utilization | No | (Ref) | ||
| Yes | 0.92 | [0.73–1.15] |
*p <0.05; **p <0.01; ***p <0.001.