Table 4.
Binary logistic regression analyses of factors influencing patients’ diagnosis disclosure before chemotherapy
| Variable | OR/Exp (B) | P-value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Level | |||
| Elementary school | Ref | ||
| Middle school | 7.300 | 0.072 | 0.838–63.622 |
| University | 15.322 | 0.013 | 1.781–131.781 |
| Annual income | |||
| Below average | Ref | ||
| Equal or above average | 5.170 | 0.002 | 1.842–14.514 |
| Relationship to patients | |||
| Spouse | Ref | ||
| Child | 0.529 | 0.348 | 0.140–2.001 |
| Other relatives | 0.854 | 0.790 | 0.267–2.733 |
| Age | 0.997 | 0.925 | 0.947–1.051 |
Abbreviations: OR, odd ratio; CI, confidence interval; Ref, reference.