Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression for factors affecting participation in ECA in Alexandria, Dammam and the two schools combined.
| Schools | Variables | Wald χ2 | P value | OR (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Males vs females | 2.57 | 0.11 | 2.16 (0.84, 5.53) |
| Previous academic year excellent/very good grades vs lower grades | 5.52 | 0.02⁎ | 0.33 (0.07, 0.79) | |
| Perception of difficulty vs none | 3.25 | 0.07 | 0.40 (0.15, 1.08) | |
| Dammam | Graduating from public vs private high school | 4.24 | 0.04⁎ | 0.44 (0.20, 0.96) |
| Overall | Males vs females | 7.90 | 0.005⁎ | 2.10 (1.25, 3.54) |
| Perception of difficulty in balancing ECA and academics vs none | 6.08 | 0.01⁎ | 0.51 (0.30, 0.87) | |
OR: odds ratio, CI: confidence interval,
⁎
Statistically significant at P ⩽ 0.05.