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Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression model: Factors associated with safety belt use less than always using a Single Measure of Safety Belt Use

From: Self-reported safety belt use among emergency department patients in Boston, Massachusetts

Variable

Odds Ratio

P value

95% Confidence Interval

Male Gender

2.18

0.009

1.22

3.91

I just forget to wear my seatbelt*

2.55

0.002

1.42

4.55

Rides with others who drink and drive

3.21

0.008

1.67

7.57

Ever received a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt

4.06

0.003

1.63

10.1

Maximum alcohol consumption Single Episode^ >5 drinks

2.83

0.014

1.23

6.50

Wearing a seatbelt is a usual habit*

0.03

<0.001

0.01

0.08

Wearing a seatbelt is uncomfortable*

4.12

<0.001

2.26

7.54

  1. * Reference category is "Not at All"; Indicator is "A little" or "A lot"
  2. ^ Reference is "0–1 drink"