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Table 4 Multivariate associations between Prudence Score and socio-demographic variables

From: Design and baseline characteristics of the 10 Small Steps Study: a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy behaviour using a lifestyle score and personalised feedback

Prudence Score*

 

Low Score: High Score

Medium Score: High Score

Test of Significance#

Gender

   

Female

1

1

 

Male

3.03 (2.42-3.79)

1.69(1.35-2.11)

P < 0.001

Age group

   

60+

1

1

 

40 to 59

2.32 (1.80-2.99)

1.52 (1.20-1.93)

P < 0.001

18 to 39

3.76 (2.83-5.01)

1.63 (1.24-2.15)

 

Marital Status

   

Married

1

1

P = 0.18

Other

1.19 (0.97-1.47)

1.07 (0.87-1.31)

 

Employment Status

   

Employed

1

1

 

Not Employed

1.00 (0.80-1.25)

0.85(0.69-1.06)

P = 0.12

Education

   

University

1

1

 

Diploma or trade

1.47 (1.15-1.87)

1.15 (0.91-1.45)

 

High school

1.96 (1.50-2.55)

1.31 (1.02-1.70)

P < 0.001

Less than high school

2.82(2.11-3.76)

1.52 (1.14-2.01)

 

Socioeconomic Status index for economic resources

   

Advantaged

1

1

 

Disadvantaged

0.91 (0.71-1.18)

0.96 (0.76-1.23)

P = 0.22

Most disadvantaged

0.81 (0.55-1.18)

0.92 (0.63-1.34)

 
  1. *Prudence Score defined as low (0 to 5), medium (6 & 7) and high (8 to 10)
  2. #Adjusted Wald tests of significance of individual parameters after adjustment for other variables in the model.