Multivariable Logistic Regression Model Examining Characteristics of Individuals and Associations with Spending Less on Basic Needs to Pay for Medication (St. Louis, MO; 2016-2018), n = 270
| Variable | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education level: no high school (HS) diploma | 1.00 | Referent | |
| High school graduate or GED | 1.79 | (0.77, 4.26) | 0.18 |
| Some college/technical school (with HS diploma) | 1.09 | (0.43, 2.78) | 0.86 |
| College graduate or greater | 0.99 | (0.34, 2.90) | 0.99 |
| Prescription drug coverage: full year | 1.00 | Referent | |
| Less than full year | 1.36 | (0.70, 2.65) | 0.36 |
| Self-reported health status: excellent/good | 1.00 | Referent | |
| Fair/poor | 2.00 | (1.03, 3.93) | 0.04 |
| Number of chronic conditions | 1.21 | (1.06, 1.40) | <0.01 |
| Monthly medication expenses (hundreds of dollars) | 1.41 | (1.11, 1.89) | <0.01 |
| Medication adherence | 0.38 | (0.18, 0.77) | <0.01 |
| Unmet basic needs over past 12 months | 1.08 | (0.87, 1.35) | 0.49 |
| Characterization of food in house: enough quantity, good quality | 1.00 | Referent | |
| Enough quantity, lacking in quality | 2.00 | (0.91, 4.44) | 0.08 |
| Sometimes/often lacking in quantity | 1.68 | (0.70, 4.09) | 0.25 |
| Not enough money to make ends meet | 1.36 | (0.70, 2.67) | 0.36 |
| Difficulty paying bills | 1.43 | (1.11, 1.85) | <0.01 |
| Worry about making monthly living expenses (at least sometimes vs rarely or never) | 1.09 | (0.39, 3.18) | 0.88 |