Table 5.
Results of Multivariable Linear Regression Model of Predictors of Change in Personal Advocacy Scores
| Characteristic | n=106 (%) | Coefficient (95% CI) | P Valuei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Status | |||
| Volunteer | 58 (55) | 1.71 (0.23 to 3.19) | .02* |
| Nonvolunteer | 48 (45) | Reference | |
| Age | |||
| < 22 years | 3 (3) | −0.64 (−5.38 to 4.10) | NS |
| 22 to 24 years old | 72 (68) | Reference | |
| 25 to 29 years old | 30 (28) | −.81 (−2.61 to 0.98) | NS |
| > 30 | 1 (1) | 1.89 (−5.59 to 9.37) | NS |
| Gender Identity | |||
| Female | 60 (57) | Reference | |
| Male | 46 (43) | 0.45 (−1.07 to 1.98) | NS |
| Race | |||
| White | 59 (56) | −0.05 (−2.67 to 2.58) | NS |
| Asian | 21 (20) | −1.73(−4.67 to 1.21) | NS |
| Hispanic | 12 (11) | −0.59 (−3.83 to 2.66) | NS |
| African American | 10 (9) | Reference | |
| Other | 4 (4) | 1.75 (−2.65 to 6.15) | NS |
| Patient Contact Experience | |||
| None | 49 (46) | Reference | |
| Patient-facing role (eg, EMT, scribe) | 57 (54) | −0.91 (−2.58 to 0.76) | NS |
| Prior Experience Working With PEH | |||
| None | 39 (37) | −1.43 (−3.10 to 0.23) | .09 |
| 1+ experience | 67 (63) | Reference | |
| Prior Experience Working With Individuals Experiencing SUD | |||
| None | 49 (46) | −0.85 (−2.93 to 1.22) | NS |
| 1+ experience | 57 (54) | Reference | |
| Prior Experience Working With Individuals Experiencing Mental Illness | |||
| None | 40 (38) | 0.89 (−1.28 to 3.06) | NS |
| 1+ experience | 66 (62) | Reference | |
| Advanced Degree and/or Enrollment in Master of Bioethics | |||
| No | 74 (70) | Reference | |
| Yes | 32 (30) | 2.14 (0.40 to 3.87) | .02* |
Abbreviations: EMT, emergency medical technician; PEH, people experiencing homelessness; SUD, substance use disorder.
i
P values are derived from regression analysis
*
Denotes significance at .05 or below. P values at .10 or lower are reported. P values higher than .10 are denoted as “NS”, meaning not significant.