Table 5.
Factors associated with belief that genetic research will enhance better understanding of stroke.
| Characteristic | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| <45 years | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| >45 years | 0.67 (0.51–0.86) | 0.74 (0.56–0.97)* |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1.00 | |
| Female | 0.99 (0.81–1.19) | |
| Education | ||
| None | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Elementary | 1.57 (1.19–2.08) | 1.32 (0.99–1.75) |
| Secondary | 1.67 (1.27–2.19) | 1.33 (1.00–1.76)* |
| Post-secondary | 1.56 (1.20–2.04) | 1.26 (0.95–1.66) |
| Religion | ||
| Christianity | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Islam | 0.64 (0.53–0.79) | 0.73 (0.59–0.89)* |
| Others | 0.72 (0.32–1.59) | 0.67 (0.30–1.51) |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 1.00 | |
| Not Married | 1.02 (0.82–1.26) | |
| Personal medical history | ||
| Hypertension | 0.79 (0.65–0.96) | 0.84 (0.68–1.02) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.97 (0.72–1.30) | |
| Heart disease | 0.67 (0.39–1.14) | |
| Obesity | 1.79 (0.94–3.41) | 1.62 (0.85–3.12) |
| Family history of stroke | 1.54 (1.17–2.03) | 1.41 (1.07–1.87)* |
| Current lifestyle/behaviuor | ||
| Smoking | 1.33 (0.86–2.06) | |
| Alcohol use | 1.56 (1.19–2.03) | 1.35 (1.02–1.77)* |
Note: Only variables with p-value<0.1 from crude OR were included to obtain adjusted ORs using logit model.
*
Significant variables (p < 0.05). Significant variables are in bold.