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Table 2 Multivariable adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) of demographic characteristics associated with current authorization status

From: Canadians’ use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes since legalization of recreational cannabis: a cross-sectional analysis by medical authorization status

Demographic factors

Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)

Age

 < 30 years

1 (ref)

 30–39.9 years

2.03 (1.57–2.63)

 40–49.9 years

2.39 (1.85–3.10)

 50–59.9 years

2.71 (2.09–3.52)

 60–69.9 years

4.01 (3.08–5.21)

 ≥ 70 years

4.85 (3.49–6.76)

Gender

 Woman

1 (ref)

 Man

1.53 (1.34–1.74)

 Non-binary

0.76 (0.55–1.06)

Education

 No diploma or degree

0.75 (0.56–1.00)

 High school

1 (ref)

 College, trade certificate, or diploma

1.24 (1.07–1.45)

 Undergraduate degree

1.62 (1.33–1.98)

 Graduate degree

1.56 (1.19–2.04)

Household income

 < $50,000 per year

1 (ref)

 $50,001–75,000 per year

1.24 (1.05–1.47)

 $75,001–100,000 per year

1.40 (1.16–1.70)

 $100,001+ per year

1.55 (1.30–1.84)

Member of the Canadian Armed Forces—Yes

3.06 (2.19–4.27)

Ethnicity

 White

1 (ref)

 Black

1.68 (0.85–3.34)

 Asian

1.20 (0.65–2.21)

 Indigenous

0.49 (0.38–0.64)

 Latin American

0.89 (0.41–1.91)

 Mixed

1.04 (0.81–1.33)

City/town

 Large city

1 (ref)

 Medium city

0.78 (0.64–0.95)

 Small city

0.80 (0.68–0.94)

 Small town/rural

0.69 (0.59–0.81)

  1. All variables are adjusted for each other as well as the province/territory of where the participant resided. Values in bold represent statistically significant findings where p < 0.001 with a value > 1.0 indicating being more likely to hold authorization whereas a value < 1.0 indicating being less likely to hold authorization
  2. CI Confidence intervals, ref Reference group