Table 7.
Multivariable logistic regression for the adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and appropriate practices based on the demographics and characteristics of the participants.
| Variable | Adequate knowledge | Positive attitude | Appropriate practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOR (95%CI)* | AOR (95%CI) | AOR (95%CI) | |
| Age | |||
| 21–30 years | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| 31–40 years | 0.88 (0.46–1.67) | 0.78 (0.42–1.44) | 0.86 (0.40–1.84) |
| 41–50 years | 0.65 (0.30–1.43) | 0.90 (0.42–1.95) | 0.51 (0.21–1.22) |
| ≥51 years | 0.69 (0.24–2.04) | 1.95 (0.70–5.46) | 0.35 (0.12–1.06) |
| Gender | |||
| Male | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Female | 1.86 (1.20–3.00) | 1.58 (1.00–2.48) | 0.50 (0.29–0.87) |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Married | 0.80 (0.44–1.46) | 0.72 (0.40–2.48) | 1.29 (0.64–2.59) |
| Educational achievement | |||
| High school or less | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Associate degree | 4.43 (1.85–10.61) | 4.76 (2.06–11.01) | 5.69 (2.20–14.75) |
| Bachelor or professional degree | 16.79 (7.47–37.74) | 11.10 (5.10–24.18) | 4.60 (2.17–9.75) |
| Postgraduate study or training | 36.09 (9.46–137.7) | 52.6 (10.31–268.08) | 6.02 (1.47–24.59) |
| Received infection control training | |||
| No | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Yes | 0.48 (0.28–0.84) | 2.6 (1.53–4.45) | 2.15 (1.26–3.66) |
| Medical staff | |||
| No | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Yes | 2.67 (1.45–4.90) | 1.30 (0.69–2.48) | 2.66 (1.34–5.31) |
| Department for medical staff (n = 373)† | |||
| Medical or surgical | Reference | Reference | Reference |
| Pharmacy | 2.06 (0.56–7.63) | 0.97 (0.25–3.67) | 1.49 (0.43–5.24) |
| Laboratory services | 0.83 (0.25–2.76) | 1.21 (0.31–4.77) | 2.08 (0.63–6.88) |
| Nursing | 0.55 (0.18–1.67) | 0.27 (0.08–0.90) | 12.52 (2.56–69.55) |
| Other para-clinical services | 1.19 (0.38–3.70) | 0.78 (0.23–2.67) | 2.77 (0.92–8.39) |
AOR, adjusted odds ratio, 95% CI, 95% confidence interval. Values in bold represent significant results.
*
The multivariable logistic is adjusted for age, gender, marital status, educational achievement, being part of the medical staff and receiving infection control training.
†
The comparison is adjusted for age, gender, marital status, educational achievement, and receiving infection control training.