Table 2.
Factors associated with the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, (Brazil, PNS,2019)f
| Prevalence of CAM use a (99%CI) b by sociodemographic variables | AOR (%) c | 99%CI |
|---|---|---|
| Region | ||
| Southeast | 1.00 | – |
| South | 1.26 | 1.05–1.52 |
| Midwest | 0.92 | 0.74–1.15 |
| Northeast | 1.32 | 1.09–1.61 |
| North | 1.93 | 1.59–2.35 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1.00 | – |
| Female | 1.57 | 1.44–1.70 |
| Age Group | ||
| 18 to 39 years old | 1.00 | – |
| 40 to 59 years old | 1.34 | 1.20–1.49 |
| 60 years old or more | 1.42 | 1.24–1.63 |
| Educational leveld | ||
| Complete Elementary school | 1.00 | – |
| Complete High school | 1.00 | 0.88–1.12 |
| University degree or more | 1.99 | 1.72–2.30 |
| Per capita incomee | ||
| Up to ½ MW | 1.00 | – |
| Over 1/2 MW and up to 1 MW | 0.89 | 0.75–1.06 |
| Over 1 MW and up to 2 MW | 1.03 | 0.86–1.24 |
| Over 2 MW | 1.78 | 1.44–2.19 |
| Race | ||
| Non-white | 1.00 | – |
| White | 1.10 | 0.99–1.22 |
| =Self-assessment in health | ||
| Good/very good | 1.00 | – |
| Fair/bad/very bad | 1.59 | 1.43–1.77 |
| Private Health Insurance | ||
| No | 1.00 | – |
| Yes | 1.47 | 1.28–1.68 |
| =Access to health services | ||
| No | 1.00 | – |
| Yes | 1.39 | 1.21–1.60 |
aPrevalence considering the complex sample design
b99% confidence interval considering the complex sample design
cAdjusted Odds Ratio considering the complex sample design
dThe variable education categories “illiterate and incomplete elementary school” were aggregated”
ePer capita income: Up to $126.46 (equivalent to Up to ½ Minimum Wage -MW), over $136.46 and up to $252.91 (over ½ MW and up to 1 MW) - Over $252.91 and up to $502.8 (More than 1 MW and up to 2 MW) - Over $502.83 (More than 2 MW)
fSample of individuals aged 18 years and older who answered the 2019 National Health Survey individual questionnaire