Table 1. Definitions of grouping variables for multiple linear regression of COVID-19 Testing Index (n = 147).
| Factor (Grouping Variables) | Operational Definition | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Policy | ||
| No testing policy | OxCGRT Testing = 0a | 6 (4.1) |
| Limited Testing | OxCGRT Testing = 1a | 60 (40.8) |
| Symptomatic Testing | OxCGRT Testing = 2 a | 53 (36.1) |
| Open Public Testing | OxCGRT Testing = 3 a | 28 (19.1) |
| Contact Tracing Policy | ||
| No contact tracing | OxCGRT Contact Tracing = 0 a | 18 (12.2) |
| Limited contact tracing | OxCGRT Contact Tracing = 1a | 58 (39.5) |
| Comprehensive contact tracing | OxCGRT Contact Tracing = 2 a | 71 (48.3) |
| Geographical setting | ||
| Island or island-like nation | Entirely on island(s) (including Australia) or parts of islands (e.g., Dominican Republic) or have very limited land connections (e.g., Hong Kong) | 23 (15.7) |
| Non-island nation | Not meeting the definition of island nation | 124 (84.3) |
| Form of government | ||
| Federation | Constitutionally a federation | 24 (16.3) |
| Unitary state | Constitutionally not a federation | 123 (83.7) |
| Development status | ||
| OECDb member | Member | 36 (24.5) |
| Non-OECD member | Not a member | 111 (75.5) |
aOxCGRT = Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker [42] for May 13, 2020.
bOECD = Organization for Economic Development.