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Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression model: Factors associated with safety belt use less than always using a Multiple 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

0.008

1.23

3.89

I just forget to wear my seatbelt*

3.07

<0.001

1.69

5.57

Rides with others who drink and drive

3.18

0.016

1.24

8.16

Ever received a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt

3.42

0.028

1.14

10.3

Uses public transportation ≥ 10 times per month $

2.64

0.001

1.46

4.80

Wearing a seat belt is uncomfortable*

5.45

<0.001

2.74

10.8

Wearing a seatbelt is a usual habit*

0.07

<0.001

0.02

0.23

I have too many other things to think about*

3.56

0.037

1.08

11.8

  1. * Reference category is "Not at All"; Indicator is "A little" or "A lot"
  2. $ Reference category is "< 10 times per month"