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Table 3 Adjusted odds ratios for unhealthy behaviors in text4baby program by health literacy categories, text4baby programs, two metro Atlanta WIC clinics, 2012

From: Is health literacy related to health behaviors and cell phone usage patterns among the text4baby target population?

Predictor

aOR (95% CI)*

 

Pregnant and postpartum samples

Currently smokes

Limited vs. Intermediate

1.2 (0.8, 1.7)

Limited vs. Adequate

1.2 (0.8, 1.9)

People are allowed to smoke in the house

Limited vs. Intermediate

0.3 (0.2,0 .6)

Limited vs. Adequate

1.2 (0.7, 2.2)

Did not have a flu shot in the past year

Limited vs. Intermediate

1.2 (0.9, 1.7)

Limited vs. Adequate

0.6 (0.4,0 .9)

 

Pregnant sample only

Does not always keep appointments

Limited vs. Intermediate

1.0 (0.3, 4.1)

Limited vs. Adequate

1.5 (0.4, 5.0)

Does not take a daily vitamin

Limited vs. Intermediate

2.2 (1.4, 3.6)

Limited vs. Adequate

3.6 (1.6, 8.5)

 

Postpartum sample only

Never breastfed

Limited vs. Intermediate

0.7 (0.5,0 .9)

Limited vs. Adequate

1.4 (1.1, 1.8)

  1. *Adjusted for income and education.