Table 4 Stepwise logistic regression analysis of bat contact experiences (Coefficient, odds ratios, confidence intervals and p-values of independent variables)
From: Risk factors for bat contact and consumption behaviors in Thailand; a quantitative study
Variables | Coefficient | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sociodemographic information | ||||
Sex (male) | 0.45 | 1.56 | 1.09–2.28 | 0.014* |
Occupation (agriculture-related occupation) | −0.61 | 0.54 | 0.37–0.79 | 0.002* |
Educational attainment (< secondary school level) | 0.39 | 1.45 | 1.02–2.18 | 0.041* |
Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions | ||||
Considered bat(s) to be economically beneficial to the community (agreed) | 1.16 | 3.18 | 2.03–4.97 | < 0.001* |
Bat are safe to eat (true) | −0.54 | 0.58 | 0.37–0.93 | 0.023* |
Children are allowed to play with bats (true) | −0.43 | 0.65 | 0.44–0.96 | 0.031* |
Felt safe in areas where bats live (true) | −0.58 | 0.56 | 0.38–0.86 | 0.007* |