Final regression model variables for determinants of annual purchase of complementary or alternative medicines for osteoarthritis
| β coefficient | Odds ratio | 95% CI | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval; MOS SF-36, medical outcomes study SF-36 health survey; WOMAC, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index. | ||||
| Sex (female) | 0.714 | 2.04 | 1.17 to 3.55 | 0.011 |
| Did not purchase conventional analgesics | 0.882 | 2.4 | 1.05 to 5.54 | 0.037 |
| MOS SF-36 bodily pain | 0.028 | 1.03 | 1.01 to 1.05 | 0.006 |
| WOMAC function | 0.033 | 1.03 | 1.00 to 1.07 | 0.051* |