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Table 4 Multivariable statistical model results
| Variable | Knowledge of 3 questions (Y/N) (N in model = 471) | p-value | Knowledge of comparative harm relative to traffic accidents (N in model = 473) | p-value | Risk perceptions of harm due to involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke (N in model = 441) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odds Ratio (Confidence Interval) | Odds Ratio (Confidence Interval) | Least Square Means | ||||
| Population Sector | 0.188 | 0.668 | Jewish: 23.7 | < 0.001 | ||
| Arab vs. Jewish | 0.70 (0.41, 1.19) | 0.89 (0.51, 1.54) | Arab: 26.1 | |||
| Gender | 0.525 | 0.002 | Male: 25.0 | 0.476 | ||
| Female vs. Male | 1.14 (0.76, 1.71) | 0.50 (0.33, 0.77) | Female: 24.7 | |||
| Age group | 0.015 | 0.539 | 65+:25.6 | 0.001 | ||
| 18–29 vs. 65+ | 3.01 (1.47, 6.19) | 1.25 (0.60, 2.61) | 18–29: 23.4 | |||
| 30–49 vs. 65+ | 2.50 (1.29, 4.85) | 1.00 (0.50, 1.99) | 30–49: 24.8 | |||
| 50–65 vs. 65+ | 1.78 (0.93, 3.43) | 1.41 (0.73, 2.75) | 50–65: 25.8 | |||
| Educational level | 1.43 (1.05, 1.96) | 0.025 | 1.11 (0.80, 1.53) | 0.538 | NR | 0.309 |
| Family financial status | 0.83 (0.64, 1.07) | 0.149 | 0.88 (0.67, 1.15) | 0.347 | NR | 0.756 |
| Smoking Status | < 0.001 | 0.017 | Never: 25.8 | < 0.001 | ||
| Current vs. Never | 0.28 (0.16, 0.49) | 0.44 (0.25,0.78) | Current: 23.3 | |||
| Former vs. Never | 0.93 (0.58, 1.48) | 0.70 (0.43, 1.15) | Former: 25.5 |
