Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression models identifying defining characteristics of each latent class
| Latent class | Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI)* |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-safe mask wearers | Retired |
3.36 (1.51-7.48) |
| Concern about getting COVID -19 infection |
2.32 (1.13-4.77) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from celebrities/sportspeople |
2.19 (1.16-4.13) |
|
| Age |
1.21 (1.06-1.39) |
|
|
|
Trust in COVID-19 information from family & friends |
0.55 (0.36-0.86) |
| COVID-safe test takers | Concern about getting COVID-19 infection |
2.62 (1.86-3.70) |
| Belief that constant use of QR codes will reduce spread of COVID-19 in Australia |
1.73 (1.28-2.34) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from news/TV/radio |
1.69 (1.24-2.31) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from politicians |
1.44 (1.02-2.03) |
|
| Exposure to COVID-19 information from newspapers |
1.44 (1.07-1.95) |
|
| Exposure to COVID-19 information at work |
1.36 (1.02-1.82) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from celebrities/sportspeople |
0.47 (0.28-0.79) |
|
| Concern about vaccine manufacturer motives |
0.58 (0.42-0.79) |
|
|
|
Concern about COVID-19 restrictions |
0.69 (0.51-0.92) |
| COVID-risk isolators | Concern about COVID-19 infection |
0.41 (0.24-0.70) |
| Support for QR codes |
0.44 (0.31-0.62) |
|
| Concern about COVID-19 infection if there were an outbreak |
0.57 (0.39-0.83) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from politicians |
0.63 (0.44-0.92) |
|
|
|
Trust in COVID-19 information from news/TV/radio |
0.65 (0.45-0.94) |
| COVID-risk visitors | Deaf/hard of hearing subgroup |
2.25 (1.04-4.87) |
| Concern outbreak will affect physical health |
1.63 (1.08-2.45) |
|
| Concern for long-term vaccine side-effects |
1.60 (1.09-2.34) |
|
| Lives with dependents under 18 y of age |
1.53 (1.06-2.21) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from celebrities/sportspeople |
0.27 (0.16-0.45) |
|
| Concern about COVID-19 infection |
0.43 (0.26-0.70) |
|
| Trust in COVID-19 information from news/TV/radio |
0.54 (0.36-0.81) |
|
| Female |
0.61 (0.39-0.95) |
|
| Belief that constant use of QR codes will reduce spread COVID-19 in Australia | 0.64 (0.43-0.95) |
CI – confidence interval
*Odds ratios >1 indicate the variable is more likely, and odds ratios <1 indicate the variable is less likely.