Table 6.
Multiple regression model predicting being uncomfortable getting women's health exams§.
| Variable | Coefficient | Standard Error | 95% CI (Bias-Corrected) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same Sex a | 0.232 | 0.11 | (0.01, 0.44) | 0.043 |
| Same Religion b | 0.273 | 0.13 | (0.04, 0.54) | 0.037 |
§
1-4 scale (1 = strongly disagree 2 = somewhat disagree 3 = somewhat agree 4 = strongly agree).
a
Same sex means: It is important for my healthcare provider to be of the same sex as me, that is, a female doctor for a female patient. And is ranked from strongly disagree- somewhat disagree-somewhat agree- strongly agree.
b
Same religion means: It is important for my healthcare provider to be of the same religion as me. And is ranked from strongly disagree- somewhat disagree-somewhat agree- strongly agree.