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. 2024 Oct 7;4(6):71. doi: 10.3892/mi.2024.195

Table V.

Multivariate analysis of reasons for sun exposure.

A, I expose myself to the sun, during recreational activities
Parameter OR 95% CI min 95% CI max P-values
Age, years        
     <20 Reference - - -
     21-25 0.98 0.68 1.46 NS
Sex        
     Female Reference - - -
     Male 2.98 1.56 5.69 P=0.025
Education level        
     No superior studies/apprentice 0.90 0.52 1.42 NS
     School (high school/middle school) 1.45 0.93 2.01 NS
     University student Reference - - -
B, I expose myself to the sun, because I wish to tan
Parameter OR 95% CI min 95% CI max  
Age, years        
     <20 Reference - - -
     21-25 0.91 0.69 1.37 NS
Sex        
     Female 2.95 1.95 4.46 P=0.03
     Male Reference - - -
Education level        
     No superior studies/apprentice 1.45 0.99 1.46 NS
     School (high school/middle school) 1.28 0.90 1.66 NS
     University student Reference - - -
NS, no statistically significant difference.