Table 2. Association between social networks assessed by LSNS-6 and advance care planning discussions.
AOR, 95%CI | |
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Limited social networks, LSNS-6 scores <12 (vs. ≥12) | 0.35, 0.18–0.66** |
Age (per year) | 1.02, 0.99–1.06 |
Male (vs. Female) | 0.80, 0.50–1.29 |
Educational level ≤12 years (vs. >12 years) | 0.89, 0.47–1.67 |
Low physical health status by PF of SF12, ≤50 (vs. >50) | 1.29, 0.78–2.11 |
Low mental health status by MH of SF12, ≤50 (vs. >50) | 1.28, 0.79–2.08 |
Abbreviations: AOR, adjusted odds ratio; 95%CI, 95% confidence interval; LSNS-6, Lubben Social Network Scale; SF-12, the 12-Item Short Form Survey; PF, physical functioning subscale of SF-12; MH, mental health subscale of SF-12.
*P < .05
**P < .001