Table 2 Multivariate predictors of donation (n = 835).
| Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | Overall test statistic, p value | |
|---|---|---|
| Relative type | ||
| Spouse (n = 486)* | – | χ42 = 45.29, p<0.001 |
| Child (n = 225) | 1.3 (0.8 to 1.9) | |
| Mother or father (n = 67) | 11.8 (3.8 to 36.2) | |
| Both parents (n = 15) | 0.3 (0.04 to 1.6) | |
| Sibling (n = 42) | 2.6 (1.2 to 5.9) | |
| NSW licence | ||
| No intention (n = 372)* | — | χ22 = 161.48, p<0.001 |
| Not checked (n = 160) | 5.3 (3.4 to 8.3) | |
| Yes (n = 303) | 9.5 (6.4 to 14.3) | |
| Age of deceased | ||
| <30 (n = 52)* | — | χ62 = 18.31, p = 0.006 |
| 30–39 (n = 36) | 1.5 (0.4 to 5.3) | |
| 40–49 (n = 80) | 2.0 (0.6 to 6.9) | |
| 50–59 (n = 172) | 3.6 (1.1 to 12.0) | |
| 60–69 (n = 184) | 3.1 (0.9 to 10.4) | |
| 70–79 (n = 228) | 4.4 (1.3 to 15.0) | |
| 80 or more (n = 83) | 7.5 (2.0 to 28.0) | |
*Referent category.
After excluding four observations where the deceased consented to donation before death, one observation where the deceased had refused donation on their licence, and one observation where data on age were missing.