Table 4.
Predictors of respondent’s approval of genetic research (multivariate regression analysis)
| Variable | Odds of responding “Approve” to Question 2 | 95% Confidence Intervals | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Age (years) |
18-39 |
1.09 |
0.63-1.89 |
| |
40-59 |
1.10 |
0.71-1.70 |
| |
60+ |
Ref |
|
|
Gender |
Male vs. Female |
1.00 |
0.69-1.46 |
|
Ethnicity |
White vs. Other |
1.33 |
0.90-1.97 |
|
Education Level |
≤ HS Diploma |
0.92 |
0.55-1.53 |
| |
≤ College Diploma |
0.87 |
0.57-1.33 |
| |
Graduate Degree |
Ref |
|
|
Marital Status |
Married vs. Single/Divorced/Separated/Widowed |
1.12 |
0.74-1.71 |
|
Being a parent |
Yes vs. No |
1.20 |
0.74-1.94 |
|
Major Illness in 1stDegree Relative |
Yes vs. No/I don’t know |
1.12 |
0.78-1.60 |
|
Blood Donation |
Yes/Tried vs. No |
1.83 |
1.28-2.60 |
| Religion | Yes vs. No | 0.91 | 0.64-2.86 |