Table 2 Multivariate-adjusted odds ratios for the allocation of exemption cards to indigents

Predisposing factors

Sex

Male (Ref)

Female

0.98

[0.78–1.23]

Age group (years)

< 49 (Ref)

50 to 69

1.14

[0.83–1.57]

> 69

1.02

[0.77–1.34]

Marital status

Not widowed (Ref)

Widowed

1.40*

[1.10–1.78]

Enabling factors

Financial assistance from household for healthcare

Yes (Ref)

No

1.58***

[1.26–1.97]

Instrumental assistance

Not needed (Ref)

No

1.15

[0.86–1.53]

Yes

1.18

[0.80-1.75]

Cohabitation with

Children (Ref)

Alone

1.28*

[1.01–1.63]

Siblings/parents/friends

1.38

[0.95–2.01]

Spouse

2.00***

[1.35–2.96]

Needs

Chronic illness

No (Ref)

Yes

1.12

[0.90–1.38]

Vision impairment

No (Ref)

Yes

1.45**

[1.14–1.84]

Mobility and muscle strength

Good mobility/Good strength (Ref)

Poor mobility

1.09

[0.80–1.50]

Good mobility/Poor strength

1.73***

[1.28–2.33]

Utilization

No

(Ref)

Yes

0.92

[0.73–1.15]