Table 4

The impact of financial barriers on economic burden among individuals with cognitive impairment

FactorsOR*95% CI*
Financial access barrier
 NoRef.
 Yes1.851.65 to 2.07
Age
 ≥18 and <30Ref.
 ≥30 and <451.351.06 to 1.71
 ≥45 and <651.060.83 to 1.35
 ≥650.850.64 to 1.12
Sex
 FemaleRef.
 Male1.221.09 to 1.37
Marital status
 MarriedRef.
 Non-married0.440.38 to 0.5
Race
 Non-Hispanic whiteRef.
 Non-Hispanic black0.570.46 to 0.72
 Hispanic0.610.5 to 0.74
 Others0.510.44 to 0.59
Living region
 NortheastRef.
 North Central/Midwest1.010.85 to 1.21
 South1.371.16 to 1.61
 West1.281.06 to 1.54
Education
 Below high schoolRef.
 High school graduate1.711.49 to 1.95
 Above high school1.21.05 to 1.36
Family income
 <$50 000Ref.
 $50 000–$99 9994.163.23 to 5.36
 ≥$100 0003.112.64 to 3.66
BMI
 <18.5Ref.
 ≥18.5 and <251.020.89 to 1.15
 ≥25 and <301.080.95 to 1.23
 ≥301.341.01 to 1.78
Health insurance
 NoRef.
 Yes0.860.77 to 0.97
  • *Weighted percent estimate for the US population.

  • BMI, body mass index.