Table 3.
Independent association between demographics, nurses' behaviours experiences and their willingness to receive influenza A (H1N1) vaccination
| Variables and variable levels | β | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| ≤39 years | Reference | |||
| >39 years | 0.28 | 1.32 | 0.67 - 2.61 | 0.418 |
| District | ||||
| Hong Kong Island | Reference | |||
| Kowloon | 0.56 | 1.74 | 0.45 - 6.73 | 0.421 |
| New Territories West | 0.83 | 2.28 | 0.55 - 9.45 | 0.255 |
| New Territories East | 1.46 | 4.31 | 0.98 - 18.93 | 0.053 |
| Postgraduate | ||||
| No | Reference | |||
| Yes | -0.51 | 0.60 | 0.27 - 1.33 | 0.207 |
| SARS or Avian Flu experience | ||||
| No | Reference | |||
| Yes | -0.27 | 0.76 | 0.36 - 1.62 | 0.476 |
| Received vaccination in the past 12 months | ||||
| No | Reference | |||
| Yes | 1.39 | 4.03 | 2.03 - 7.98 | <0.001 |
| Wash hands in outreach service | ||||
| No | Reference | |||
| Yes | -0.71 | 0.49 | 0.23 - 1.06 | 0.068 |