Table 3.
Influence of Individual Characteristics on Participants' Willingness to Communicate Health Goals or Blood Tests with their Doctor via Text Messaging (n = 1965)
| Individual Characteristics | Odds Ratio | 95 % Confidence Intervals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingness to share health goals | Reference | - | - |
| Willingness to share blood tests | 1.08 | 0.952 | 1.22 |
| Age (years) | |||
| 18–29 | Reference | - | - |
| 30–44 | 1.22 | 0.814 | 1.83 |
| 45–59 | 1.36 | 0.912 | 2.04 |
| 60+ | 1.08 | 0.693 | 1.69 |
| Female | 0.782 | 0.600 | 1.02 |
| Race/Ethnicity | |||
| African American, Non-Hispanic | 1.44 | 1.01 | 2.06 |
| Hispanic | 1.80 | 1.25 | 2.59 |
| White, Non-Hispanic | Reference | - | - |
| Lives in a metropolitan area | 0.892 | 0.604 | 1.32 |
| Education | |||
| Some college or above | 1.23 | 0.911 | 1.67 |
| High school or less | Reference | - | - |
| Health Status | |||
| Fair or Poor | 0.886 | 0.610 | 1.29 |
| Excellent, Very good, or Good | Reference | - | - |
| Income | |||
| < $25,000 | Reference | - | - |
| $25,000–49,999 | 0.948 | 0.591 | 1.52 |
| $50,000–74,999 | 1.01 | 0.623 | 1.63 |
| $75,000 and above | 0.953 | 0.598 | 1.52 |