Table 5.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of demographic, chronic disease, and substance use characteristics associated with past-year alcohol use disorder for adults ≥50- 2005–2014 (n=2,148)
| Characteristic | OR | (95% CI) | p-value | AOR | (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | ||||||
| 2005–2006 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| 2007–2008 | 1.03 | (0.84, 1.28) | 0.763 | 0.97 | (0.78, 1.21) | 0.813 |
| 2009–2010 | 1.17 | (0.94, 1.44) | 0.150 | 1.08 | (0.86, 1.36) | 0.515 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.05 | (0.88, 1.26) | 0.571 | 0.93 | (0.77, 1.13) | 0.457 |
| 2013–2014 | 1.23 | (1.03, 1.47) | 0.022 | 1.08 | (0.89, 1.30) | 0.448 |
| Age group | ||||||
| 50–64 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| ≥65 | 0.38 | (0.33, 0.44) | <0.001 | 0.63 | (0.53, 0.74) | <0.001 |
| Sex | ||||||
| Male | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| Female | 0.35 | (0.30, 0.40) | <0.001 | 0.39 | (0.33, 0.45) | <0.001 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| Non-Hispanic African American | 1.00 | (0.82, 1.23) | 0.969 | 1.01 | (0.81, 1.26) | 0.926 |
| Hispanic | 0.88 | (0.70, 1.10) | 0.265 | 1.03 | (0.81, 1.32) | 0.792 |
| Non-Hispanic Asian | 0.22 | (0.12, 0.40) | <0.001 | 0.27 | (0.14, 0.52) | <0.001 |
| Other | 1.78 | (1.34, 2.35) | <0.001 | 1.46 | (1.08, 1.98) | 0.015 |
| Education | ||||||
| <High School | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| High School | 1.03 | (0.87, 1.23) | 0.729 | 1.04 | (0.85, 1.27) | 0.723 |
| Some College | 1.17 | (0.97, 1.41) | 0.094 | 1.10 | (0.88, 1.37) | 0.396 |
| College or more | 1.23 | (1.03, 1.46) | 0.020 | 1.19 | (0.94, 1.49) | 0.139 |
| Total family income | ||||||
| <$20,000 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| $20–$49,999 | 1.10 | (0.98, 1.25) | 0.116 | 1.06 | (0.92, 1.22) | 0.438 |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 1.34 | (1.11, 1.61) | 0.002 | 1.07 | (0.86, 1.34) | 0.529 |
| ≥ $75,000 | 1.70 | (1.44, 2.01) | <0.001 | 1.32 | (1.06, 1.63) | 0.013 |
| Marital status | ||||||
| Married | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| Widowed | 0.51 | (0.40, 0.64) | <0.001 | 0.92 | (0.71, 1.19) | 0.520 |
| Divorced or separated | 1.78 | (1.57, 2.03) | <0.001 | 1.38 | (1.20, 1.59) | <0.001 |
| Never married | 1.48 | (1.25, 1.75) | <0.001 | 1.07 | (0.88, 1.28) | 0.501 |
| Tobacco use | ||||||
| Past year use | 3.25 | (2.91, 3.64) | <0.001 | 2.02 | (1.80, 2.26) | <0.001 |
| Illicit drug use | ||||||
| Past year use | 6.71 | (5.85, 7.70) | <0.001 | 3.70 | (3.21, 4.25) | <0.001 |
| Overall health | ||||||
| Excellent | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| Very Good | 1.21 | (1.01, 1.45) | 0.044 | 1.14 | (0.94, 1.39) | 0.186 |
| Good | 1.08 | (0.90, 1.31) | 0.408 | 1.03 | (0.84, 1.26) | 0.798 |
| Fair/Poor | 1.26 | (1.07, 1.48) | 0.006 | 1.03 | (0.84, 1.28) | 0.747 |
| Chronic disease1 | ||||||
| Multiple chronic conditions (≥2 chronic disease) | ||||||
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||||
| Yes | 0.91 | (0.81, 1.03) | 0.120 | 0.91 | (0.79, 1.05) | 0.189 |
| Mental health | ||||||
| Past year major depressive episode | 2.33 | (1.98, 2.74) | <0.001 | 1.31 | (1.07, 1.61) | 0.010 |
| Anxiety in past year | 2.09 | (1.75, 2.50) | <0.001 | 1.03 | (0.80, 1.31) | 0.838 |
| Received mental health treatment in past year | 2.40 | (2.10, 2.73) | <0.001 | 1.95 | (1.62, 2.35) | <0.001 |
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Chronic conditions include: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cirrhosis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, High Blood Pressure, Lung Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Sleep Apnea, Stroke, Ulcers. AOR = adjusted odds ratio; CI = confidence interval.