Table 2 Unadjusted associations between sexual orientation, behavorial risk factors and mediating variables
From: Stress mediates the relationship between sexual orientation and behavioral risk disparities
Gay/Lesbian (N = 153) | Bisexual (N = 255) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outcome | OR* | 95% CI** | OR* | 95% CI** |
Behavioral Risk Factors | ||||
Current Smoker | 1.32 | (0.83, 2.12) | 2.12 | (1.70, 2.64) |
BMI (Overweight/Obese) | 1.06 | (0.75, 1.51) | 0.80 | (0.55, 1.16) |
Lifetime History of Drug Use (Excluding Marijuana) | 1.73 | (1.10, 2.72) | 2.73 | (1.87, 4.00) |
Lifetime History of Marijuana Use | 1.83 | (1.17, 2.84) | 2.66 | (1.89, 3.75) |
Risky Drinking (5 or more drinks) in Past 12 months | 1.10 | (0.68, 1.80) | 1.29 | (0.88, 1.87) |
Lifetime Period of Risky Drinking | 1.09 | (0.64, 1.86) | 1.98 | (1.22, 3.20) |
Mediating Variables | ||||
Current Depressive Symptoms (PHQ-9 greater than 10) | 1.94 | (0.83, 4.55) | 3.71 | (2.12, 6.47) |
High CRP (greater than 3.0 mg/L) | 1.00 | (0.58, 1.73) | 1.01 | (0.77, 1.32) |