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Table 5 Factors associated with the use of nonprescription medications by logistic regression analysis (n = 623)

From: Factors associated with the use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications in Japanese elderly patients

Variables

Univariate

Multivariate

P value

Crude OR

(95% CI)

Adjusted OR

(95% CI)

Female sex

1.47 (1.08–2.02)

1.58 (1.03–2.41)

0.036

Age75

0.72 (0.52–0.98)

0.78 (0.55–1.11)

0.171

Education > high school

1.68 (1.21–2.34)

1.70 (1.16–2.49)

0.007

Economic status (ref. = average)

 Less than average

1.09 (0.70–1.70)

1.20 (0.72–1.99)

0.484

 More than average

1.89 (1.30–2.77)

1.62 (1.07–2.43)

0.021

Never smoker

1.48 (1.08–2.03)

1.23 (0.81–1.88)

0.330

Anxiety by HADS

1.17 (0.76–1.80)

1.27 (0.77–2.10)

0.350

Depression by HADS

1.05 (0.72–1.54)

1.23 (0.79–1.91)

0.367

  1. HADS0 Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale