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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jul 12.
Published in final edited form as: J Cancer Educ. 2010 Dec;25(4):588–594. doi: 10.1007/s13187-010-0078-x

Table 2. Multiple logistic regression of compliance status.

Independent variables OR 95% CI AOR 95% CI p
Knowledge—correct description 2.88 1.43–5.78 2.43 1.01–5.87 0.049
Knowledge—recommended frequency 4.12 1.94–8.76 2.10 0.79–5.63 0.139
Source of advice—doctor 15.06 1.86–122.06 12.12 1.23–119.68 0.033
Source of advice—family membersa 0.75 0.39–1.42 0.31 0.12–0.80 0.035
Info from internet medical sites 2.79 1.32–5.92 5.39 1.96–14.83 0.001
Demographic covariates
 Has current health insurance 9.09 1.93–42.74 48.07 6.48–356.65 0.000
 More than high school education 2.77 1.43–5.38 2.59 1.16–6.67 0.036
 Cancer-meant to be 3.02 1.06–8.57 6.20 1.38–27.87 0.017
a

Family members included husband, parents, children, and siblings