Table 5 Multivariate model of factors significantly associated with being a low impact consulter
From: Incongruous consultation behaviour: results from a UK-wide population survey
| Â | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Employment | Â | Â |
Full-time†| 1.00 |  |
Part-time | 0.77 (0.46 to 1.29) | 0.324 |
Self-employed | 0.29 (0.10 to 0.82) | 0.019 |
Not working due to illness | 0.62 (0.28 to 1.36) | 0.230 |
Others not in employment | 0.59 (0.34 to 1.04) | 0.067 |
Chronic condition | Â | Â |
No†| 1.00 |  |
Yes | 2.00 (1.32 to 3.04) | 0.001 |
Role physical | Â | Â |
Quartile 1 (best health)†| 1.00 |  |
Quartile 2 | 1.16 (0.58 to 2.34) | 0.678 |
Quartile 3 | 1.12 (0.64 to 1.96) | 0.691 |
Quartile 4 (poorest health) | 2.27 (1.32 to 3.90) | 0.003 |
Bodily pain | Â | Â |
Quartile 1 (best health)†| 1.00 |  |
Quartile 2 | 0.81 (0.29 to 2.24) | 0.681 |
Quartile 3 | 2.86 (1.63 to 5.03) | < 0.001 |
Quartile 4 (poorest health) | 2.00 (1.07 to 3.73) | 0.030 |
Feeling that I need reassurance or advice from a health professional | Â | Â |
Not important†| 1.00 |  |
Important | 2.60 (1.33 to 5.08) | 0.005 |