Table 2. Odds ratios of the association between baseline characteristics and stroke knowledge.
Knowledge of at least one stroke symptom or risk factor | ||||
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Variables | n (%) | Stroke symptoms | Stroke risk factors | EMS telephone |
OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | ||
Sex | ||||
Female | 982 (54.9) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Male | 806 (45.1) | 0.63 (0.52-0.77) | 0.62 (0.49-0.79) | 1.04 (0.85-1.28) |
Schooling (years) | ||||
10 | 882 (49.3) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
> 10 | 906 (50.7) | 1.64 (1.30-2.07) | 1.27 (0.96-1.68) | 1.19 (0.93-1.52) |
Age (years) | ||||
15 | 427 (23.9) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
16 | 697 (39.0) | 1.29 (0.83-2.00) | 0.86 (0.63-1.18) | 1.04 (0.66-1.65) |
17 | 486 (27.2) | 1.02 (0.68-1.51) | 0.88(0.60-1.28) | 1.21 (0.81-1.81) |
18 | 178 (9.9) | 0.98 (0.68-1.40) | 1.19(0.74-1.91) | 1.70 (1.14-2.52) |
OR = odds ratio; CI confidence interval; EMS = emergency medical services.