Table 3 Discrimination power for each preventive behavior

1. Look into ways to prevent Lyme disease

1.125

[0.960–1.289]

0.473

2. Look into potential consequences of Lyme disease for physical or mental health

1.177

[1.009–1.345]

0.476

3. Wear pants and long-sleeved sweaters when practicing outdoor activities

1.342

[1.154–1.530]

0.382

4. Wear closed shoes when practicing outdoor activities

1.037

[0.877–1.198]

0.694

5. Tuck the bottom of sweater or shirt into pants when practicing outdoor activities

1.109

[0.921–1.297]

0.239

6. Tuck the bottom of pants into socks or boots when practicing outdoor activities

1.887

[1.564–2.211]

0.106

7. Use bug repellent when outdoors

1.221

[1.034–1.408]

0.299

8. Walk on cleared paths and trails, avoiding tall grass during outdoor activities

0.858

[0.704–1.012]

0.774

9. Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to check for ticks during outdoor activities

1.147

[0.956–1.338]

0.248

10. Examine body for ticks and remove them immediately after being outdoors

2.567

[2.212–2.922]

0.201

13. Examine clothes and items to avoid bringing ticks into home after being outdoors

2.800

[2.372–3.228]

0.136

14. Put clothes in the dryer for six minutes to eliminate ticks that may be there after being outdoors

1.749

[1.342–2.155]

0.043

15. Regularly mow lawn or have it mown

0.483

[0.356–0.610]

0.802

16. Have a fence around property to prevent deer from coming in the yard

0.221

[0.094–0.347]

0.497

17. Increase frequency of lawn maintenance (pick dead leaves,weeds, branches, or twigs)

0.482

[0.344–0.619]

0.453

18. Have a path or layer of wood chips or mulch to separate the patio, garden, or other installations from the trees or tall grass

0.321

[0.177–0.464]

0.343