Table 3.
Multivariable Predictors of Reporting Difficulty Using the Functional Assessment Screening Tablet*
| Characteristic | Total population (n = 10,999) | Age ≥65 (n = 1,707) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.05 (1.05–1.05) | 1.05 (1.03–1.07) |
| Gender (female ref) | 1.1 (.9–1.4) | |
| Race | ||
| Native American | 1.7 (.8–3.4) | 0.7 (.2–3.3) |
| Asian | 2.3 (1.8–2.9) | 2.0 (1.3–3.4) |
| African American | 1.4 (1.2–1.6) | 1.8 (1.4–2.3) |
| Caucasian (ref) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Other | 2.1 (1.4–3.0) | 3.1 (1.2–7.8) |
| Education | ||
| ≤High school/GED | 3.0 (2.6–3.4) | 2.7 (2.2–3.4) |
| ≥Some college (ref) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Marital Status (single† ref) | 0.7 (0.6–0.7) | 0.8 (0.6–0.9) |
| Comorbid medical conditions | ||
| 0 (ref) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1–2 | 1.3 (1.2–1.5) | 1.4 (.99–1.9) |
| ≤3 | 1.7 (1.5–2.1) | 1.8 (1.3–2.6) |
*Difficulty measured as “Some” or “A lot”. Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)
†Single: single, widowed, or divorced