Table 2.
Prevalence and odds ratios comparing poor/fair health among men by sexual minority status and state policy environment.
| Study Sample | Weighted Prevalence (%) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) † | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men in all 31 study states | |||||
| Heterosexual | 16.4 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 17.4 | 1.07 | (0.95–1.21) | 1.10 | (0.94–1.28) |
| Men in 16 study states with comprehensive protections | |||||
| Heterosexual | 15.4 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 14.9 | 0.96 | (0.82–1.13) | 0.96 | (0.79–1.16) |
| Men in 15 study states with limited protections | |||||
| Heterosexual | 17.4 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 20.6 | 1.23 | (1.03–1.47) ** | 1.30 | (1.03–1.64) ** |
Source: 2014–2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Notes: OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval. † Adjusted OR estimates are from logistic regression models adjusting for age, race/ethnicity, relationship status, children in the household, educational attainment, household income, employment status, chronic disease status, health insurance status, usual source of care, state of residence, and survey year. *** p < 0.001; ** p < 0.05.