Table 4. Weighted multivariate logistic regression analyses to evaluate the associations between the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) threat and efficacy dimensions and EMS characteristics regarding a pandemic influenza emergency (adjusted for all characteristics).
| EPPM Threata | EPPM Efficacya | ||
| EMS Characteristic | Reference Category | Odds Ratioa (95%CI) | Odds Ratioa (95%CI) |
| Female | Male | 0.84 (0.49, 1.41) | 1.95 (1.15, 3.30) |
| Age: >35 years | ≤35 year | 0.60 (0.35, 1.02) | 1.10 (0.62, 1.94) |
| Highest degree: At least a bachelor's degree | Less than bachelor's degree | 1.04 (0.62, 1.73) | 0.79 (0.47, 1.33) |
| Number of EMS organizational employers: 1 | 2+ | 0.83 (0.50, 1.36) | 0.78 (0.48, 1.27) |
| Primary role: clinician | Fire suppression | 1.31 (0.61, 2.81) | 0.71 (0.34, 1.51) |
| Type of organization to which they belong: Fire-based | Other | 1.54 (0.86, 2.74) | 0.75 (0.41, 1.37) |
| Satisfaction with supervisor: Very satisfied | Less than very satisfied | 1.29 (0.79, 2.11) | 1.54 (0.92, 2.59) |
| Years of experience: 5+ | <5 | 1.10 (0.62, 1.95) | 0.91 (0.50, 1.66) |
| Practice Level: Paramedic | EMT – Basic | 1.15 (0.66, 2.01) | 0.62 (0.36, 1.08) |
| Area of residence or area served: Non-rural | Rural | 1.15 (0.70, 1.90) | 1.12 (0.67, 1.88) |
| Knowledgeable about public health impact: Agree | Disagree | 1.28 (0.66. 2.47) | 2.96 (1.42, 6.19) |
| Knowledge about pandemic flu: A great deal or moderate amount | Little or very little knowledge | 0.93 (0.57, 1.52) | 1.02 (0.62, 1.70) |
| Received flu shot in past 12 months: Yes | No/Don't Know | 0.90 (0.56, 1.46) | 1.03 (0.64, 1.68) |
| Have disaster kit in home: Yes | No/Don't Know | 0.84 (0.49, 1.42) | 1.02 (0.59, 1.76) |
| Have family communication plan in case of separation: Yes | No/Don't Know | 1.15 (0.70, 1.89) | 1.41 (0.86, 2.32) |
a
Outcome response: High vs Low (reference category).