Table 5.
Adjusted Logistic Regression Modeling of Low Prevention Practices of Standard Precautions Practice (n = 248)
| Characteristic (Reference) | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male (reference) | 1.00 |
| Female | 0.76 [0.41, 1.44] |
| Area of practice | |
| Urban area (reference) | 1.00 |
| Rural area | 0.87 [0.42, 1.76] |
| Age | |
| 18–29 (reference) | 1.00 |
| 30–39 | 0.87 [0.32, 2.34] |
| 40–49 | 1.06 [0.31, 3.35] |
| 50–59 | 0.92 [0.22, 3.54] |
| 60+ | 3.64 [0.48, 34.4] |
| Levels of certification | |
| EMT-Basic (reference) | 1.00 |
| First responder | 0.64 [0.03, 4.05] |
| EMT-Intermediatea | 0.85 [0.12, 3.76] |
| Paramedics | 0.88 [0.38, 2.03] |
| Critical care paramedics | 0.95 [0.32, 2.67] |
| Years of experience | |
| < 5 (reference) | 1.00 |
| 6–10 | 1.17 [0.42, 3.16] |
| 11–15 | 2.44 [0.71,8.56] |
| >15 | 2.68 [0.77, 9.97] |
Note. OR = odds ratio; EMT = emergency medical technician.