Table 4.
Multiple variable analysis for predictors of positive depression screen in resected colorectal cancer survivors, age 65 years and older
| Variable | Odds ratio | Lower 95 %CI | Upper 95 % CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, male | 0.59 | 0.41 | 0.85 | 0.004 |
| Race, non-white | 1.51 | 1.05 | 2.17 | 0.027 |
| High School or higher education | 0.97 | 0.68 | 1.38 | 0.850 |
| Income less than $30,000 | 1.50 | 1.02 | 2.22 | 0.042 |
| Married | 0.80 | 0.55 | 1.16 | 0.197 |
| Homeowner | 0.74 | 0.50 | 1.11 | 0.143 |
| Two or more comorbiditiesa | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.52 | 0.001 |
| Impairment in two or more ADLs | 5.28 | 3.67 | 7.60 | <0.001 |
| Time from diagnosis to survey | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.991 |
| Age, per 10 years | 0.82 | 0.63 | 1.06 | 0.123 |
ADLs activities of daily living
Comorbidities are defined by nine independent survey questions in MHOS