Table 3. Logistic Regression of Sexual Orientation and Sociodemographic Characteristics on Selected Diagnosed Chronic Conditions Among Adults, United States, 2013a .
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| AOR (95% CI) | P Value | AOR (95% CI) | P Value | AOR (95% CI) | P Value | |
| Hypertension | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 0.97 (0.73–1.30) | .84 | 0.94 (0.65–1.37) | .76 | 1.08 (0.70–1.66) | .73 |
| Bisexual | 0.78 (0.49–1.23) | .29 | 1.03 (0.55–1.92) | .93 | 0.66 (0.34–1.27) | .21 |
| Arthritis | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 1.52 (1.14–2.05) | .005 | 1.07 (0.68–1.68) | .78 | 2.14 (1.45–3.17) | <.001 |
| Bisexual | 1.05 (0.65–1.71) | .83 | 2.12 (1.11–4.03) | .02 | 0.74 (0.38–1.44) | .37 |
| Diabetes | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 0.95 (0.62–1.46) | .83 | 1.11 (0.65–1.92) | .70 | 0.85 (0.42–1.72) | .65 |
| Bisexual | 0.88 (0.46–1.67) | .69 | 1.70 (0.70–4.13) | .24 | 0.46 (0.18–1.22) | .12 |
| Cancer | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 1.27 (0.86–1.87) | .24 | 2.09 (1.26–3.46) | .004 | 0.76 (0.40–1.42) | .39 |
| Bisexual | 0.86 (0.44–1.70) | .67 | 0.72 (0.25–2.13) | .56 | 0.80 (0.35–1.83) | .59 |
| Current asthma | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 1.32 (0.94–1.85) | .12 | 1.60 (0.96–2.65) | .07 | 1.11 (0.70–1.76) | .66 |
| Bisexual | 1.58 (0.95–2.63) | .08 | 1.86 (0.62–5.58) | .27 | 1.53 (0.87–2.70) | .14 |
| COPD | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 0.87 (0.55–1.38) | .55 | 0.82 (0.41–1.64) | .57 | 0.91 (0.48–1.72) | .77 |
| Bisexual | 1.97 (1.07–3.60) | .03 | 2.44 (0.93–6.41) | .07 | 1.72 (0.82–3.60) | .15 |
| CHD | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 0.91 (0.52–1.59) | .75 | 1.17 (0.61–2.24) | .63 | 0.54 (0.20–1.45) | .22 |
| Bisexual | 1.17 (0.44–3.10) | .76 | 1.71 (0.55–5.30) | .36 | 0.46 (0.06–3.65) | .46 |
| Hepatitis | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 2.16 (1.40–3.33) | <.001 | 2.86 (1.74–4.72) | <.001 | 1.48 (0.60–3.66) | .40 |
| Bisexual | 2.38 (1.20–4.75) | .01 | 5.24 (2.08–13.21) | <.001 | 0.86 (0.29–2.57) | .78 |
| Stroke | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 0.66 (0.31–1.44) | .30 | 0.37 (0.13–1.09) | .07 | 1.17 (0.42–3.22) | .77 |
| Bisexual | 1.28 (0.47–3.47) | .63 | 0.27 (0.05–1.46) | .13 | 1.85 (0.62–5.54) | .27 |
| Weak/failing kidneys | ||||||
| Straight | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — | 1 [Reference] | — |
| Gay/lesbian | 1.18 (0.56–2.48) | .66 | 1.39 (0.59–3.25) | .45 | 0.94 (0.26–3.46) | .93 |
| Bisexual | 1.29 (0.40–4.14) | .67 | 3.41 (0.72–16.22) | .12 | 0.47 (0.10–2.17) | .34 |
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CHD, coronary heart disease; CI, confidence interval; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; GED, general educational development; MSA, metropolitan statistical area.
Estimates generated using the 2013 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult data file (n = 34,557).
All conditions were measured as ever having been told by a doctor/health professional, with the exception of current asthma (currently being diagnosed with asthma), COPD (ever having been diagnosed with emphysema or COPD, or having been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis in the past 12 months) and weak/failing kidneys (having been diagnosed in the past 12 months).
Covariates included in models (but not shown in table) are the following: sex (1 = male), age group (18–44 y, 45–64 y, ≥65 y), race/ethnicity (Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, non-Hispanic Asian, non-Hispanic other race), educational level (less than high school, high school diploma/GED, some college, bachelor’s degree or higher), total annual combined family income (<$24,999, $25,000–$49,999, $50,000–$74,999, ≥$75,000), married/cohabitating (1 = yes), place of residence (not in an MSA, small MSA, large MSA), health insurance status (private, public, other, uninsured), and employed in the past 12 months (1 = yes).
Covariates included in models (but not shown in table) are the following: age group (18–44 years, 45–64 years, ≥65 years), race/ethnicity (Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, non-Hispanic Asian, non-Hispanic other race), educational level (less than high school, high school diploma/GED, some college, bachelor’s degree or higher), total annual combined family income (<$24,999, $25,000–$49,999, $50,000–$74,999, ≥$75,000), married/cohabitating (1 = yes), place of residence (not in a MSA, small MSA, large MSA), health insurance status (private, public, other, uninsured), and employed in the past 12 months (1 = yes).