Table 4.
Determinants associated with the self-rated overall skill proficiency of public health emergency responders
| Variable | β | Standard error | Wald | P value | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional title | 0.258 | 0.103 | 6.269 | .012 | 1.295(1.058-1.585) |
| Personal protective skills | 0.775 | 0.105 | 54.063 | .000 | 2.171(1.766-2.669) |
| Emergency preparedness plan skills | 0.350 | 0.097 | 13.070 | .000 | 1.419(1.174-1.715) |
| Competency in coping with emergency drills | 0.337 | 0.125 | 7.305 | .007 | 1.401(1.097-1.788) |
| Field epidemiologic investigation skills | 0.412 | 0.112 | 13.529 | .000 | 1.510(1.212-1.881) |
| Field sampling skills | 0.268 | 0.115 | 5.444 | .020 | 1.307(1.044-1.637) |
| Crisis communication skills | 0.316 | 0.091 | 12.111 | .001 | 1.372(1.148-1.640) |