Table 3.
Multiple regression analysis of the predictors of quality of informed consent for invasive procedures
| Predictor | β | Standard error | t-value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | −0.243 | 0.088 | 2.754 | 0.007* |
| Sex (male = 1) | −2.373 | 2.954 | 0.062 | 0.423 |
| Education (secondary or more = 1) | 1.317 | 3.023 | 0.436 | 0.664 |
| Specialty of procedure | 1.545 | 1.414 | 1.093 | 0.276 |
| Signed personally (yes = 1) | 0.049 | 3.395 | 0.014 | 0.989 |
| Asked to sign by physician (yes = 1) | −4.114 | 3.318 | 1.240 | 0.217 |
| Explanation by physician (yes = 1) | 13.897 | 3.348 | 4.150 | <0.001* |
| Constant | 50.065 | 5.277 | 9.487 | <0.0001 |
Note:
*
is statistically significant.