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Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression model for TCM use among study participants

From: Factors associated with utilization of traditional Chinese medicine by white collar foreign workers living in Taiwan

 

Odds ratio

95% CI

Age (years)

  

   21–30

1.00

 

   31–40

2.30

1.20–4.42

   41–50

0.91

0.37–2.24

   51–62

0.61

0.16–2.34

Ability to read Chinese

  

   > = 500 characters

3.14

1.33–7.40

   <500 characters

1.00

 

Family and friends available to assist to use TCM

  

   Yes

2.58

1.31–5.09

   None

1.00

 

Information about TCM services

  

   Very good/adequate

3.08

1.46–6.49

   Poor/don't know any information

1.00

 

Visit to an allopathic medical doctor in last year

  

   Yes

2.67

1.38–5.22

   No

1.00