Table 3.
Multivariable analysis of factors associated with adequate and excellence levels of health literacy, by using the multilevel model presenting odds ratios, adjusted odds ratios, 95% confidence interval and P value (n=1650)
| Factors | n (%) adequate and excellent HL | Crude OR | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adequacy of per diem | |||||
| Inadequate | 58 (48.28) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <0.001 |
| Adequate | 1592 (89.07) | 8.73 | 6.78 | 3.54-12.97 | |
| Received health education from parents | |||||
| No | 320 (75.00) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <0.001 |
| Yes | 1330 (90.68) | 3.24 | 3.51 | 2.39-5.14 | |
| Received health education from teacher | |||||
| No | 680 (83.09) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <0.001 |
| Yes | 970 (90.82) | 2.01 | 2.03 | 1.43-2.89 | |
| Received health education from internet | |||||
| No | 1297 (86.35) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.015 |
| Yes | 353 (92.35) | 1.90 | 1.83 | 1.12-2.99 | |
| Teachers and student relationship | |||||
| Poor/fair | 693 (81.82) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <0.001 |
| Good | 957 (91.85) | 2.50 | 2.19 | 1.55-3.09 | |
| Health knowledge | |||||
| Poor/fair | 598 (80.10) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <0.001 |
| Good | 1052 (91.92) | 2.82 | 1.86 | 1.30-2.66 |
CI=Confidence interval, OR=Odds ratio, HL=Health literacy