Table 6 Predictors for MHS utilization; adjusted Odds Ratios and 95% confidence intervals
From: Use of mental health services among disaster survivors: predisposing factors
Physician diagnosed health problems | MHS use 0–18 months post-disaster (P1) | MHS use 18–36 months post-disaster (P2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | OR1 | 95% CI | OR1 | 95% CI |
16-0 months pre-disaster (P0) | ||||
   Psychological problems | 1.33 | 0.92–1.91 | 1.75 | 1.07–2.86* |
   Chronic diseases | 1.81 | 1.29–2.52** | 1.20 | 0.75–1.93 |
   Musculoskeletal problems | 1.42 | 1.02–1.96* | 1.25 | 0.78–1.99 |
   Gastrointestinal problems | 1.40 | 0.97–2.01 | 0.84 | 0.48–1.48 |
   Respiratory problems | 1.08 | 0.76–1.53 | 1.17 | 0.71–1.93 |
0–18 months post-disaster (P1) | ||||
   Psychological problems | na | Na | 1.80 | 1.06–3.05* |
   Chronic diseases | na | Na | 0.95 | 0.59–1.54 |
   Musculoskeletal problems | na | Na | 2.16 | 1.33–3.50** |
   Gastrointestinal problems | na | Na | 1.25 | 0.76–2.07 |
   Respiratory problems | na | Na | 1.06 | 0.63–1.78 |