Multiple logistic regression model for predicting use of prayer or spiritual healing compared for women aged 59–64 years in 2010
| Factor | OR | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| None, year 10, year 12 | 1.00 | – | |
| Trade/certificate/diploma | 1.28 | 1.13 to 1.46 | 0.001 |
| University/higher degree | 0.99 | 0.86 to 1.13 | 0.835 |
| Smoking status | |||
| Non-smoker | 1.00 | – | |
| Ex-smoker | 0.78 | 0.69 to 0.87 | 0.001 |
| Current smoker | 0.64 | 0.52 to 0.78 | 0.001 |
| Alcohol use | |||
| Non-drinker/low risk | 1.00 | – | |
| Risky/high risk | 0.63 | 0.50 to 0.79 | 0.001 |
| Severe tiredness | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.25 | 1.12 to 1.40 | 0.001 |
| Depression | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.30 | 1.11 to 1.53 | 0.001 |
| Anxiety | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.33 | 1.15 to 1.53 | 0.001 |
| Other cancer | |||
| No | 1.00 | – | |
| Yes | 1.84 | 1.28 to 2.65 | 0.001 |
| Other major illness or disability | |||
| No | 1.00 | – | |
| Yes | 1.43 | 1.18 to 1.75 | 0.001 |
| Vitamins/minerals | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.61 | 1.42 to 1.82 | 0.001 |
| Yoga/meditation | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 2.00 | 1.75 to 2.28 | 0.001 |
| Herbal medicines | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.19 | 1.05 to 1.34 | 0.006 |
| Aromatherapy oils | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 1.59 | 1.39 to 1.83 | 0.000 |
| Other alternative therapy | |||
| Never/rarely | 1.00 | – | |
| Sometimes/often | 2.47 | 2.07 to 2.95 | 0.001 |
| Consultation with a counsellor, psychologist or social worker | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | – | |
| No | 0.72 | 0.60 to 0.87 | 0.001 |
| Life orientation test | 1.07 | 1.06 to 1.09 | 0.001 |