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Table 6 Results from ordered probit model predicting ratings of ease of understanding (1 = not at all easy, 5 = extremely easy); cut points show the intercepts for a score that was of equal to or greater than the value. 1 is absent as this is, by definition, infinite

From: A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of simplified guidance with visuals on comprehension of COVID-19 guidelines and intention to stay home if symptomatic

Cut points

OR

95% CI

P

= > 2

37.58

23.47; 60.19

< 0.001 ***

= > 3

7.81

5.50; 11.10

< 0.001 ***

= > 4

1.94

1.40; 2.68

< 0.001 ***

= > 5

0.33

1.40; 0.46

< 0.001 ***

Variables

 Simplified

1.05

0.86; 1.30

0.63

 Simplified + visual aids

1.01

0.82; 1.25

0.91

 Male

0.64

0.54; 0.76

< 0.001 ***

 Smoker

1.07

0.89; 1.28

0.50

 Living alone

0.94

0.73; 1.21

0.64

 Has children

0.89

0.74; 1.08

0.24

 Living with someone vulnerable

0.85

0.59; 1.21

0.36

Age

1.02

1.014; 1.025

< 0.001 ***

  1. *p < 0.01
  2. **p < 0.05
  3. ***p < 0.001