Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of factors associated with participation in clinical research.
| Variable | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male (n = 81) | 1.00 | 0.409 |
| Female (n = 51) | 1.57 (0.54–4.60) | ||
| Age | 18-24 years (n = 15) | 1.00 | 0.259 |
| 25-34 years (n = 37) | 1.43 (0.30–6.80) | ||
| 35-44 years (n = 53) | 0.43 (0.10–1.88) | ||
| 45-60 years (n = 26) | 0.40 (0.08–2.08) | ||
| >60 years (n = 3) | 0.94 (0.05–19.28) | ||
| Level of Education | College and above (n = 111) | 1.00 | 0.978 |
| Elementary (n = 4) | 0.75 (0.04–14.47) | ||
| Secondary or less (n = 19) | 0.93 (0.23–3.76) | ||
| Working Hours/week | ≤40 h (n = 59) | 1.00 | 0.683 |
| >40 h (n = 42) | 1.61 (0.54–4.79) | ||
| Length of Stay | ≤10 years (n = 84) | 1.00 | 0.002 |
| >10 years (n = 36) | 5.82 (1.93–17.55) | ||
| Co Morbid | No (n = 98) | 1.00 | 0.504 |
| Yes (n = 34) | 1.46 (0.48–4.46) | ||
| Nationality | Qatari (n = 12) | 1.00 | 0.474 |
| Non Arab (n = 60) | 2.13 (0.10–43.06) | ||
| Non Qatari Arab (n = 60) |
1.23 (0.06–23.59) | ||