Table 5.
Multivariate analysis of the factors that were associated with not pursuing health information among travelers to Asia and the Middle East.
| Characteristics | OR (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male vs. female | 1.55 (1.14–2.10) | 0.005 |
| Education level | ||
| Elementary school vs. tertiary level of education | 5.74 (2.99–11.03) | <0.001 |
| Secondary school vs. tertiary level of education | 1.53 (0.95–2.46) | 0.084 |
| Purpose of travel | ||
| VFRs (visiting friends and relatives) vs. traveling for recreation | 4.76 (2.76–8.24) | <0.001 |
| Duration of travel | ||
| <1 month vs. >6 months | 2.12 (1.52–2.94) | <0.001 |
| Unemployment vs. employment | 2.16 (1.19–3.94) | 0.012 |
| Traveling with someone | ||
| Husband/wife vs. single | 1.57 (1.04–2.35) | 0.030 |
| Friends and relatives vs. alone | 1.99 (1.31–3.02) | <0.001 |
| Destination | ||
| Middle East vs. the Indian subcontinent | 4.73 (3.34–6.72) | <0.001 |