Table 3 Multiple linear regression for factors affecting the knowledge score in mothers
From: Knowledge of mothers regarding children’s vaccinations in Greece: an online cross-sectional study
Characteristics | Regression β-Coefficient (95% Confidence Interval) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Age of mother | 0.00 (−0.02, 0.03) | 0.55 |
Age of child | 0.00 (−0.00, 0.00) | 0.83 |
Marital status | ||
Married/in cohabitation | Ref | Ref |
Unmarried | −1.34 (−2.64, − 0.05) | 0.04 |
Divorced/separated/widowed | −0.36 (−1.54, 0.75) | 0.50 |
Single parent family | 0.02 (−1.04, 1.09) | 0.97 |
Geographical area | ||
Attica | Ref | Ref |
Central Greece | 0.01 (−0.34, 0.37) | 0.95 |
North Greece | −0.22 (− 0.48, 0.05) | 0.11 |
Crete/Aegean Islands | −0.12 (− 0.49, 0.25) | 0.521 |
Residency | ||
Urban | Ref | Ref |
Rural | 0.11 (−0.23, 0.45) | 0.51 |
Educational attainment | ||
Primary education | Ref | Ref |
Secondary education | 1.83 (0.30, 3.36) | 0.02 |
Higher education | 2.42 (0.89, 3.95) | < 0.01 |
Employment status | ||
Private employee | Ref | Ref |
State employee | −0.05 (−0.36, 0.26) | 0.75 |
Freelance | −0.20 (− 0.51, 0.11) | 0.21 |
Unemployed | −0.15 (− 0.44, 0.14) | 0.30 |
Income status | ||
None/Low income | Ref | Ref |
Medium income | 0.65 (−0.07, 1.37) | 0.08 |
High income | 0.78 (0.07, 1.50) | 0.03 |