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Table 4 Simple and multivariable logistic regression to assess factors affecting negative experiences

From: An assessment of public experiences and expectations with physicians: a cross sectional study from Karachi, Pakistan

Variables

Crude

Odds Ratio [95% CI]

Adjusted

Odds Ratio [95% CI]

Gender

Male

Reference

 

Female

0.71 [0.43–1.16]

0.93 [0.53–1.61]

Area of Residence

Planned Urban

Reference

 

Katchi Abadis (Slums)

2.40 [1.29–4.43]

2.31 [0.92–5.76]

Monthly Household Income (PKR)

≤ 25,000

Reference

 

Between 25,000–100,000

0.73[0.36–1.51]

1.04 [0.45–2.39]

Between 100,000–500,000

0.61 [0.29–1.29]

1.28 [0.51–3.22]

> 500,000

0.57 [0.24–1.33]

1.12 [0.39–3.22]

Highest Level of Education

< 5 years (Primary school)

Reference

 

5–10 years (Matric/ O level)

1 [0.32–3.15]

1.74 [0.51–5.98]

10–12 years (Intermediate/ A level)

0.42 [0.13–1.36]

1.00 [0.25-4.00]

12–14 years (bachelor’s degree)

0.79 [0.27–2.33]

2.49 [0.65–9.61]

>14 years (Postgraduate degree)

0.52 [0.17–1.55]

1.62 [0.41–6.42]

Last Sector Visited

Public

Reference

 

Private

0.34 [0.16–0.70]

0.31 [0.13–0.70]

Semi-private

0.36 [0.11–0.70]

0.40 [0.11–1.41]

Reason for Last Visit

Chronic Condition

Reference

 

Emergency

0.41 [0.20–0.85]

0.38 [0.18–0.84]

Acute Condition

0.86 [0.47–1.58]

0.85 [0.45–1.62]

Surgery

0.61 [0.08–4.61]

0.65 [0.08–5.55]

Presence of Comorbid Condition

  

No

Reference

 

Yes

0.84 [0.50–1.42]

 
  1. Significant results are provided in bold