Table 5 Univariate and multivariate regression analyses of factors associated with the current use of complementary and alternative therapies among the students
Variable | Univariate logistic regression analysis | Multivariate logistic regression analysis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Odds ratio | 95% CI | P value | Adjusted Odds ratio | 95% CI | P value | |
Those who have multiple dysmenorrhea symptoms | 2.377 | 1.366–4.136 | 0.002 | 1.160 | 0.565–2.382 | 0.687 |
Those who use analgesics | 2.317 | 1.300–4.129 | 0.004 | 1.369 | 0.664–2.821 | 0.395 |
WaLIDD score (continuous variable) | 1.274 | 1.109–1.463 | 0.001 | 1.102 | 0.913–1.329 | 0.312 |
Those who want to reduce the need for analgesics | 5.557 | 3.099–9.967 | < 0.001 | 4.066 | 2.136–7.739 | < 0.001 |
Those who agreed that CATs are effective in relieving menstrual pain | 3.233 | 1.740–6.007 | < 0.001 | 2.701 | 1.337–5.457 | 0.006 |
Those who agreed that CATs are safer than analgesics in relieving menstrual pain | 2.577 | 1.494–4.447 | 0.001 | 1.703 | 0.910–3.185 | 0.096 |