Table 6

Multivariate logistic regression of knowledge of and attitudes towards guidelines

Dependent variableIndependent variableLevelOR (95% CI)p Value
Knowledge of guidelines: completely knowledgeable/not completely knowledgeable Institution typeCounty level0.788 (0.625 to 0.992)0.043
Grass-roots levelReference
Geographical areaEastern0.834 (0.633 to 1.097)0.195
Central0.648 (0.510 to 0.825)<0.001
WesternReference
Education levelMaster’s or doctorate5.282 (2.458 to 11.348)<0.001
Bachelor’s1.876 (1.504 to 2.340)<0.001
High school and belowReference
Professional titleSenior4.875 (3.606 to 6.592)<0.001
Intermediate3.648 (2.887 to 4.608)<0.001
Primary or noneReference
ProfessionPhysician0.636 (0.470 to 0.862)0.004
Nurse practitioner0.614 (0.464 to 0.813)0.001
Medical tech1.196 (0.901 to 1.588)0.216
Administrative staffReference
Attitudes towards guideline: entirely applicable/not entirely applicable Institution typePrimary care level1.315 (1.007 to 1.718)0.045
County levelReference
Geographical areaEastern0.205 (0.858 to 1.692)0.282
Central0.715 (0.543 to 0.942)0.017
WesternReference
Professional titleSenior1.602 (1.127 to 2.279)0.009
Intermediate1.356 (1.028 to 1.788)0.031
Primary or noneReference