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Table 3 Multivariate Logistic Regression Model with OR estimates and 95% CI for the association between demographic and fertility-related factors and the use of CAM among study participants (n = 213)

From: Prevalence and determinants of complementary and alternative medicine use among infertile patients in Lebanon: a cross sectional study

 

CAM use

OR

95% CI

Age

1.00

0.93-1.09

Sex

  

Male

1

---

Female

0.12

0.05-0.28

Age at Diagnosis

  

< 20 years

1

---

20-30 years

0.17

0.05-0.60

> 30 years

0.09

0.02-0.39

p for trend

<0.001

 

Barriers to adherence to treatment

  

No barriers

1

---

Barriers

0.96

0.48-1.95

Religion

  

Muslim (Sunni, Shiite, Druze)

1

---

Christian

1.06

0.42-2.65

Years Married

  

1–3 years

1

---

4-6 years

0.92

0.40-2.11

≥7 years

2.08

0.91-4.78

p for trend

<0.001

 

Household Income

  

<1000 $

1

---

1000-2000$

0.43

0.18-1.04

>2000$

0.31

0.13-0.70

p for trend

<0.001

 

Type of treatment

  

No IUI or IVF treatment

1

---

IUI or IVF procedure

2.92

1.10-7.75