Factors associated with acetylsalicylic acid use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease among eligible participants on multivariate analysis
| Variable* | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age (per year) | 1.08 (1.06–1.09) |
| Male sex | 1.51 (1.28–1.79) |
| Regular medical visits | 1.56 (1.30–1.87) |
| Education | |
| Low | 1.20 (1.01–1.42) |
| Medium | 1.21 (1.02–1.44) |
| High | Reference |
| Obesity | 1.38 (1.19–1.60) |
| Hypertension | 2.41 (2.08–2.80) |
| Diabetes | 5.48 (4.56–6.60) |
| Dyslipidemia | 2.41 (2.09–2.78) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, OR = odds ratio.
↵* Income and smoking category were also included in the multivariate model but are not presented in the table because no significant association was found with acetylsalicylic acid use.