Table 7.
Multivariate linear regression analysis of log-transformed knowledge scores about cervical cancer screening, in association with sociodemographic features; this analysis was confined to female students. Bold cells denote statistically significant associations.
| Variables | Categories | Beta * | SE § | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 18-21 (reference) | |||
| >21 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.040 | |
| Nationality | Greek (reference) | |||
| Other | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.537 | |
| Department of studies | Department of Nursing (reference) | |||
| Department of Social Work | −0.09 | 0.03 | 0.004 | |
| Marital status | Married (reference) | |||
| Not married | −0.04 | 0.03 | 0.170 | |
| Number of siblings | Increments of one | −0.03 | 0.02 | 0.088 |
| Paternal education (years) | Increments of one | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.593 |
| Maternal education (years) | Increments of one | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.644 |
* Regression coefficient; § standard error.