Table 4.
Multivariable Adjusted Prevalence Ratios Expressing Likelihood of Taking Action to Reduce Sodium Intake, Across Subgroups, BRFSS 2013
| Characteristics | Likelihood of taking action | Adjusted prevalence, %a | Risk difference, % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APRa | 95% CI | With advice | Without advice | ||
| Sex | |||||
| Male | 1.68 | 1.64, 1.73 | 77 | 50 | 27 |
| Female | 1.55 | 1.51, 1.58 | 75 | 44 | 31 |
| Race/ethnicity | |||||
| White, non-Hispanic | 1.74 | 1.71, 1.78 | 74 | 43 | 31 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1.33 | 1.28, 1.38 | 83 | 63 | 20 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 1.35 | 1.20, 1.53 | 70 | 52 | 18 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1.52 | 1.34, 1.73 | 77 | 50 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 1.27 | 1.21, 1.32 | 79 | 62 | 27 |
| Other race | 1.50 | 1.37, 1.64 | 77 | 51 | 26 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | |||||
| <18.5 | 2.02 | 1.78, 2.30 | 77 | 38 | 39 |
| 18.5–24.9 | 1.71 | 1.65, 1.76 | 75 | 44 | 31 |
| 25–29.9 | 1.58 | 1.54, 1.62 | 76 | 48 | 28 |
| ≥30 | 1.53 | 1.49, 1.57 | 75 | 49 | 26 |
a
In addition to the interaction variables shown (sex, race/ethnicity, and BMI), this multiple logistic model was adjusted for potential confounders including age, education, having a personal doctor, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease history.
APR, adjusted prevalence ratio.