Table 3 Regression analysis of association between HBV knowledge scores and sociodemographic features
Sociodemographic characteristics | n (%) | Mean Total knowledge score (SD) | Beta co-efficient (95% CI) | P-value | Beta co-efficient (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Univariable analysis | Multivariable analysis | |||||
Gender | ||||||
Male | 39 (56) | 18.9 (2.4) | ||||
Female | 31 (44) | 19.3 (2.5) | 0.075 (−0.80, 1.52) | 0.54 | ||
Age | ||||||
> 35 | 49 (70) | 18.7 (2.4) | ||||
≤ 35 | 21 (30) | 20 (2.3) | 0.26 (0.13, 2.57) | 0.031 | 1.06 (−1.53–2.27) | 0.086 |
Birth Region | ||||||
Australia/Europe | 11 (16) | 18.9 (2.2) | ||||
Asia | 54 (77) | 19.2 (2.4) | −0.051 (− 1.85, 1.23) | 0.69 | ||
Others | 5 (7) | 17.6 (3.4) | 0.25 (−1.66, 4.28) | 0.36 | ||
Time spent in Australia | ||||||
≤ 15 years | 21 (30) | 19.2 (2.7) | ||||
> 15 years | 49 (70) | 19.0 (2.3) | 0.037 (−1.07, 1.45) | 0.76 | ||
Refugee Camp | ||||||
Yes | 10 (14) | 18.4 (2.2) | ||||
No | 60 (86) | 19.1 (2.5) | 0.078 (−1.11, 2.18) | 0.52 | ||
Education level | ||||||
Secondary and under | 19 (27) | 18.4 (2.2) | ||||
Tertiary | 51 (73) | 19.3 (2.5) | 0.15 (−0.49, 2.09) | 0.22 | ||
Self-rated English Proficiency | ||||||
Limited-good | 36 (51) | 18.3 (2.7) | ||||
Very good | 34 (49) | 19.9 (1.8) | 0.34 (0.52, 2.70) | 0.005 | 1.36 (0.26–2.45) | 0.016 |
Occupational Status | ||||||
Employed (full time) | 42 (60) | 18.8 (2.3) | ||||
Other | 28 (40) | 19.5 (2.6) | −0.15(−1.91, 0.43) | 0.21 | ||
Time since diagnosis (years) | ||||||
≤ 10 years | 41 (59) | 19.0 (2.0) | ||||
> 10 years | 29 (41) | 19.1 (2.7) | −0.008 (−1.21, 1.14) | 0.95 | ||
Time since initial consult at SVHM | ||||||
≤ 5 year | 14 (20) | 19.3 (1.9) | ||||
> 5 year | 56 (80) | 19.0 (2.5) | 0.048 (−1.16, 1.73) | 0.69 | ||
Treatment | ||||||
Never | 23 (32) | 18.5 (3.1) | ||||
Current/Previous | 47 (68) | 19.3 (1.9) | 0.17 (−0.35, 2.08) | 0.16 | 1.16 (0.01–2.31) | 0.047 |