Table 3.
Predictors of respondent’s belief in societal importance of genetic research (multivariate regression analysis)
| Variable | Odds of responding “YES” to Question 1 | 95% Confidence Intervals | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Age(years) |
18-39 |
0.21 |
0.04-0.97 |
| |
40-59 |
0.38 |
0.10-1.42 |
| |
60+ |
Ref |
|
|
Gender |
Male vs. Female |
1.44 |
0.57-3.62 |
|
Ethnicity |
White vs. Other |
1.23 |
0.43-3.53 |
|
Education Level |
≤ HS Diploma |
0.75 |
0.23-2.45 |
| |
≤ College Diploma |
1.94 |
0.67-5.53 |
| |
Graduate Degree |
Ref |
|
|
Marital Status |
Married vs. Single/Divorced/ Separated/Widowed |
5.14 |
1.183-22.35 |
|
Being a parent |
Yes vs. No |
0.96 |
0.24-3.77 |
|
Major Illness in 1stDegree Relative |
Yes vs. No/don’t know |
0.55 |
0.22-1.40 |
|
Blood Donation |
Yes/Tried vs. No |
0.80 |
0.32-2.01 |
| Religion | Yes vs. No | 1.47 | 0.43-4.03 |