Table 3 Overall multivariable logistic regression analysis of the correlates of hospitalizations in internal medicine divisions

Population group (Jews vs. Arab)

0.83 [0.53–1.28]

0.4

Number of offspring

1.07 [0.99–1.16]

0.08

Comorbidity score

1.41 [1.24–1.61]

< 0.001

Physical inactivity

1.36 [0.89–2.09]

0.2

Perceived difficulty and burden

1.21 [0.97–1.50]

0.09

Self-rated health (not good vs. good)

1.88 [1.13–3.12]

0.02

MHI-5 score

0.98 [0.96–0.99]

0.005