Table 3.
Prevalence and odds ratios comparing poor/fair health among women by sexual minority status and state policy environment.
| Study Sample | Weighted Prevalence (%) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) † | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in all 31 study states | |||||
| Heterosexual | 17.7 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 20.7 | 1.21 | (1.09–1.35) ** | 1.35 | (1.17–1.55) *** |
| Women in 16 study states with comprehensive protections | |||||
| Heterosexual | 16.1 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 19.5 | 1.26 | (1.08–1.46) ** | 1.44 | (1.19–1.75) *** |
| Women in 15 study states with limited protections | |||||
| Heterosexual | 19.2 | 1.00 | [Reference] | 1.00 | [Reference] |
| Sexual Minority | 22.0 | 1.19 | (1.01–1.40) ** | 1.28 | (1.04–1.57) ** |
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.