Comparison of medical insurance difficulties in patients and controls
| OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|
| The values presented are the result of logistic regression analysis. | |
| *Patients were significantly more likely to encounter difficulties when applying for a medical insurance policy. | |
| OR, odds ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval. | |
| Patients (n=84) v controls (n=386)* | 5.4 (2.3–13.0)* |
| Educational level | |
| High v low | 0.7 (0.2–2.9) |
| Middle v low | 0.6 (0.15–2.4) |
| Smokers v non-smokers | 0.8 (0.3–1.9) |
| Age at application | 1.0 (0.9–1.1) |