Table 2. Multiple Logistic Regression Assessing for Demographic Associations With Correct Tourniquet Application at Retention Testing.
| Characteristic | Unadjusted Proportion of Correct Tourniquet Application, No. (%) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group, y | |||
| Older adult (>55) (n = 138) | 62 (44.9) | 1 [Reference] | .02 |
| Middle aged adult (35-55) (n = 107) | 64 (59.8) | 1.74 (1.02-2.96) | |
| Young adult (18-35) (n = 58) | 39 (67.2) | 2.35 (1.19-4.64) | |
| Highest level of education | |||
| High school or less (n = 72) | 41 (56.9) | 1 [Reference] | .44 |
| Some college education (n = 115) | 61 (53.0) | 0.88 (0.47-1.64) | |
| Bachelor’s degree (n = 86) | 52 (60.5) | 1.14 (0.59-2.22) | |
| Advanced degree (n = 29) | 11 (37.9) | 0.54 (0.22-1.36) | |
| Sex | |||
| Female (n = 126) | 72 (57.1) | 1 [Reference] | .55 |
| Male (n = 177) | 93 (52.5) | 0.86 (0.53-1.40) | |
| Prior first-aid training without hemorrhage control training | |||
| No self-reported prior training (n = 142) | 78 (54.9) | 1 [Reference] | .72 |
| Prior self-reported first-aid training (n = 161) | 87 (54.0) | 1.09 (0.67-1.79) | |
| Training to retention testing, da | |||
| Linear effect | NA | 0.98 (0.95-1.03) | .46 |
| Mean (SD) | 188.9 (44.5) | NA | |
| Quadratic effect | NA | 1.00 (1.00-1.00) | .47 |
| Intervention arm at initial testing | |||
| Control (n = 70) | 32 (45.7) | 1 [Reference] | .32 |
| Audio kit (n = 79) | 46 (58.2) | 1.75 (0.89-3.43) | |
| Flashcards (n = 84) | 46 (54.8) | 1.58 (0.81-3.08) | |
| B-Con training (n = 70) | 41 (58.6) | 1.77 (0.88-3.56) |
Abbreviations: B-Con, Bleeding Control Basic; NA, not applicable.
a
P = .74 for the overall 2 df test for a trend (linear or quadratic effect) for “days since training retention testing.”