Table 3. Final model for hierarchical analysis of distal, intermediate and proximal variables relative to non-adherence to use of personal protective equipment among health care professionals who were victims of work accidents with exposure to biological materials in the state of Maranhão, 2010-2015 (n=1,819).
| Variables | PR | 95%CI | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 18 to 30 years old | 0.96 | 0.92-0.99 | 0.040 |
| ≤12 years of formal schooling | 1.04 | 1.00-1.09 | 0.043 |
| Working at the capital/metropolitan area | 1.04 | 1.01-1.07 | 0.011 |
| Percutaneous exposure | 1.02 | 1.00-1.10 | 0.010 |
| Blood as biological material | 1.01 | 1.00-1.05 | 0.016 |
| Caused by needles | 1.01 | 1.01-1.09 | 0.004 |
| Disposal of sharps | 1.05 | 1.01-1.11 | 0.004 |
PR: prevalence ratio; 95%CI: 95% confidence interval; *calculated based on a Poisson regression model with robust variance.