Research Article

Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Elite Athletes: Current Status and Future Implications

Table 7

Multiple logistic regression analysis of the chosen categories to evaluate the variables associated with experience of KM use in athletes.

CategoriesOr (95% CI)

Sex
 Male1
 Female3.53 (2.18–5.72)
Age
 20–251
 26–301.49 (0.89–2.50)
 31–353.3 (1.49–7.30)
 >362.63 (0.56–12.42)
Type of sports
 Individual1
 Team2.34 (1.24–4.41)
Perception of KM supplements being doping-free
 No1
 Yes1.38 (0.9–2.13)
Health status
 Normal1
 Bad2.72 (1.19–6.23)
 Good1.42 (0.91–2.21)