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Table 6 Multivariable Survey logistic regression for any CAM use in the last 12 months among n = 1889 children reporting any mental health condition

From: Complementary and alternative medicine use among children with mental health issues: results from the National Health Interview Survey

Variable

Odds ratio

95% CI

P Value

Female (vs male)

2.16

(1.56, 2.99)

<.001

Age (reference: 4–7 years)

 8–11 years

2.18

(1.21, 3.95)

.010

 12–17 years

1.14

(0.58, 2.23)

.710

Bmi (reference: overweight/obese)

 Underweight

1.83

(1.00, 3.35)

.051

 Normal weight

1.81

(1.14, 2.86)

.012

Non-Hispanic White (vs other)

1.30

(0.86, 1.98)

.216

Parent’s education (reference: HS or less)

 Some college

1.35

(0.86, 2.12)

.186

 At least a Bachelor’s degree

2.31

(1.28, 4.15)

.005

Income (reference: ≤$34,999)

 $35,000–$74,999

2.01

(1.29, 3.13)

.002

  ≥ $75,000

2.84

(1.67, 4.82)

<.001

Region (reference: South)

 Midwest

1.49

(0.83, 2.68)

.182

 South

1.07

(0.59, 1.94)

.815

 West

2.59

(1.39, 4.81)

.003

Family has health insurance

0.61

(0.27, 1.40)

.245

Asthma or respiratory allergy

1.69

(1.17, 2.45)

.005

Head/neck pain/back pain

1.44

(1.05, 1.98)

.026

Sleep problems

1.76

(1.22, 2.54)

.001