Table 2

The impact of financial barriers on health status among individuals with cognitive impairment

FactorsOR*95% CI*
Financial access barrier
 NoRef.
 Yes0.640.57 to 0.72
Age
 ≥18 and <30Ref.
 ≥30 and <450.470.37 to 0.6
 ≥45 and <650.240.2 to 0.3
 ≥650.430.35 to 0.54
Sex
 FemaleRef.
 Male0.990.9 to 1.1
Marital status
 MarriedRef.
 Non-married1.341.17 to 1.53
Race
 Non-Hispanic whiteRef.
 Non-Hispanic black0.760.66 to 0.88
 Hispanic0.70.59 to 0.83
 Others0.780.63 to 0.96
Living region
 NortheastRef.
 North Central/Midwest1.050.88 to 1.25
 South0.820.7 to 0.95
 West1.030.87 to 1.21
Education
 Below high schoolRef.
 High school graduate1.341.16 to 1.55
 Above high school1.691.48 to 1.93
Family income
 <$50 000Ref.
 ≥$50 000 and <$100 0001.41.19 to 1.64
 ≥$100 0001.411.11 to 1.79
BMI
 <18.5Ref.
 ≥18.5 and <250.70.53 to 0.94
 ≥25 and <300.860.75 to 0.99
 ≥300.570.5 to 0.64
Health insurance
 NoRef.
 Yes0.950.86 to 1.06
  • *Weighted estimate for the US population.

  • BMI, body mass index.