Table 3 Odds Ratios and Incidence Rates of Hospitalization, Multiple Imputation Results
Variable | OR [95% CI]a | IR [95% CI]a |
|---|---|---|
Chronic Conditions | ||
 0–1 | – | – |
 2–3 | 1.31 [1.20, 1.44] | 1.35 [1.24, 1.47] |
 4+ | 1.84 [1.64, 2.06] | 1.80 [1.61, 2.00] |
Age | ||
 65–74 | – | – |
 75–84 | 1.32 [1.22, 1.42] | 1.29 [1.20, 1.39] |
Sex | ||
 Female | – | – |
 Male | 1.45 [1.34, 1.57] | 1.43 [1.32, 1.54] |
Immigrant Status | ||
 Immigrant | – | – |
 Non-Immigrant | 1.16 [1.06, 1.26] | 1.14 [1.05, 1.24] |
Education | ||
 Post-secondary degree | – | – |
 Secondary school degree | 0.95 [0.86, 1.05] | 0.98 [0.89, 1.08] |
 No diploma | 1.08 [0.99, 1.18] | 1.11 [1.02, 1.21] |
Household Income | ||
 Over $80,000 | – | – |
 $30,000 to $79,999 | 1.22 [1.07, 1.38] | 1.30 [1.15, 1.47] |
 Under $30,000 | 1.22 [1.06, 1.40] | 1.28 [1.12, 1.47] |
Living Arrangement | ||
 Living with others | – | – |
 Living alone | 1.15 [1.06, 1.25] | 1.12 [1.04, 1.22] |
Geography | ||
 Urban | – | – |
 Rural | 1.04 [0.96, 1.14] | 1.05 [0.96, 1.13] |
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) | ||
 Does not need help with basic tasks | – | – |
 Needs help with basic tasks | 1.68 [1.54, 1.84] | 1.58 [1.45, 1.72] |
Self-Perceived Physical Health | ||
 Excellent/Very Good | – | – |
 Good | 1.50 [1.36, 1.65] | 2.30 [2.08, 2.55] |
 Fair or Poor | 2.29 [2.05, 2.54] | 1.51 [1.37, 1.65] |
Self-Perceived Mental Health | ||
 Excellent | – | – |
 Good | 0.88 [0.81, 0.97] | 0.90 [0.83, 0.98] |
 Fair or Poor | 0.79 [0.68, 0.93] | 0.84 [0.73, 0.97] |