Table 3.
Univariate analysis showing association between willingness for eye donation and various variables (N = 276)
| Variable | Willing (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| 18–45 (n = 183) | 59 (32.2) | 0.75 (0.45, 1.27) | 0.29 |
| 46–80 (n = 93) | 36 (38.7) | 1 | |
| Gender | |||
| Male (n = 108) | 48 (44.4) | 1 | 0.005* |
| Female (n = 168) | 47 (28) | 0.49 (0.29, 0.81) | |
| Race | |||
| Malay (n = 188) | 55 (29.3) | 1 | 0.123 |
| Chinese (n = 49) | 20 (40.8) | 1.67 (0.87, 3.2) | 0.009* |
| Indian (n = 39) | 20 (51.3) | 2.55 (1.26, 5.14) | |
| Education status | |||
| Primary/no formal education (n = 36) | 15 (41.7) | 1 | 0.274 |
| Secondary education (n = 156) | 50 (32.1) | 0.66 (0.31, 1.39) | 0.54 |
| Graduates and above (n = 84) | 30 (35.7) | 0.78 (0.35, 1.73) | |
| Occupation | |||
| Paramedical (n = 38) | 9 (23.7) | 0.55 (0.25, 1.21) | 0.14 |
| Nonmedical (n = 238) | 86 (36.1) | 1 |
*
Indicates statistically significant