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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Reprod Med. 2015 Nov-Dec;60(11-12):471–479.

Table III. Exploratory analysis: Association between health beliefs and receipt of influenza vaccination.

Questions (abbreviated) Univariate Odds ratio (CI) per one point increase P Multivariate Analysis* Odds Ratio (CI) per one point increase P
1 = Disagree strongly, 5 = Agree strongly
If I have the flu, I may not be able to perform my daily activities. 1.29 (0.88-1.87) 0.11
If I have the flu, it could lead to serious health problems for ME. 1.51 (0.19-2.51) 0.021
I have the flu, it could lead to serious health problems for MY BABY 1.70 (1.08-2.66) 0.032
Getting a flu shot while I am pregnant could HARM ME. 1.70 (1.05-2.75) 0.005
Getting a flu shot while I am pregnant could HARM MY BABY. 0.43(.024-.077) 0.008
Getting a flu shot while I am pregnant can PROTECT ME against getting the flu 3.25 (1.62-6.54) 0.003 2.19 (1.08-4.44) 0.030
Getting a flu shot while I am pregnant can PROTECT MY BABY against getting the flu 2.42 (1.62-6.54) 0.001 2.04 (1.14-3.66) 0.016
I think it's IMPORTANT for my family members to get the flu shot. 2.01 (1.32-3.04) 0.001
I intend to ASK my family members to get the flu shot. 1.90 (1.31-2.76)
1 = Not at all, 5 = quite a lot
Imagine that you did not get a flu shot and are hospitalized for pregnancy complications from getting the flu. How much would you regret not getting a flu shot? 2.45 (1.39-4.33) 0.04
Imagine that you did not get a flu shot and YOUR NEWBORN is hospitalized for problems from getting the flu. How much would you regret not getting a flu shot? 6.24 (1.09-35.75) 0.002

The multivariate analysis selects health belief questions using the stepwise selection procedure and retains questions with a p-value smaller than 0.05