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Table 6 Logistic regression models for relationships between personal characteristics and responses that were significant according to the Bonferroni-corrected Fisher’s exact test. Each model is bivariate, with one predictor variable and one outcome variable

From: Medical, nursing, and physician assistant student knowledge and attitudes toward climate change, pollution, and resource conservation in health care

Logistic regression models for significant associations according to the Bonferroni-corrected Fisher’s exact test

Outcome variable

Predictor variable

Odds ratio (95% CI)

p-value

Disagreementawith statement:There is strong evidence that use of single-use disposable medical devices meaningfully reduces infection risk.

Age

(n = 254)

 

0.0003

18–24

0.35 (0.20, 0.63)

 

≥25

1.00 (ref)

 

Disagreementawith statement:It is important to understand this issue [pollution, climate change, and health], but it isn’t pertinent to patient care.

Gender

(n = 252)

 

0.0004

Female

2.72 (1.55, 4.75)

 

Male

1.00 (ref)

 

Disagreementawith statement: It is important to understand this issue [pollution, climate change, and health], so I can help my patients.

Gender

(n = 252)

 

< 0.0001

Female

0.31 (0.18, 0.55)

 

Male

1.00 (ref)

 

Year in Med School

(n = 162)

 

0.093

1

0.71 (0.24, 2.14)

 

2

1.57 (0.53, 4.65)

 

3

1.64 (0.50, 5.31)

 

4

2.46 (0.87, 6.97)

 

5 (research year)

1.00 (ref)

 
  1. aDisagreement is defined as: Strongly disagree, Disagree, or Neither agree nor disagree