Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression predicting late presentation* among Veterans
Predictors of late presentation (n = 297) | P | |
|---|---|---|
OR [95% CI] | ||
Demographics | ||
Age ≥65 | 1.35 [0.72,2.56] | 0.35 |
Lives alone | 1.74 [0.9,3.34] | 0.1 |
Distance traveled from home residence | ||
<50 miles | ref. | |
≥50 miles | 0.73 [0.31,1.72] | 0.47 |
Missing | 1.3 [0.67,2.5] | 0.44 |
Attended some college/vocational | 0.68 [0.35,1.33] | 0.26 |
Presentation | ||
STEMI | 0.43 [0.2,0.9] | 0.03 |
Angina episodes in previous 24 h | ||
0-1 | ref | |
≥2 | 7.5 [3.6,15.6] | <0.01 |
Missing | 7.43 [3.49,15.84] | <0.01 |
Medical history | ||
≥1 angina episode per day over prior 4 weeks | 1.3 [0.64,2.65] | 0.47 |
Prior cardiac procedure (PCI of CABG) | 0.82 [0.4,1.66] | 0.57 |
Prior myocardial infarction | 0.55 [0.27,1.11] | 0.09 |
Congestive heart failure | 1.64 [0.65,4.14] | 0.29 |
Diabetes | 1.09 [0.58,2.05] | 0.78 |
PTSD | 2.36 [0.88,6.3] | 0.09 |
Alcohol or substance abuse | 0.76 [0.36,1.57] | 0.45 |
Perception of health care | ||
How difficult is it for you to get medical care when needed? | ||
Not or not very difficult | ref. | |
Somewhat difficult | 1.16 [0.47,2.88] | 0.74 |
Moderately or more difficult | 0.65 [0.28,1.54] | 0.33 |
Missing | 0.15 [0.02,1.17] | 0.07 |