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Table 3 Significant independent predictors of belief variables

From: Influenza pandemic preparedness: motivation for protection among small and medium businesses in Australia

Belief predictors (n = 201)

Adjusted OR (95% CI)

Wald statistic*

p

Risk of pandemic influenza (Likely or Very likely)

   

Interviewee (ref: Owner)

   

   Other

2.0 (1.1 – 3.5)

5.12

0.02

Response efficacy (High)

   

State (ref: WA)

   

   NSW

2.2 (1.2 – 3.9)

6.57

0.01

Interviewee (ref: Owner)

   

   Other

1.9 (1.1 – 3.5)

4.65

0.03

  1. *The Wald statistic indicates whether the independent variable is significantly associated with the dependent variable
  2. Odds ratio (OR)
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