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Table 2 Factors significantly associated with good knowledge of genomics

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the multi-ethnic population of the United Arab Emirates on genomic medicine and genetic testing

Predictor

Crude OR (95%CI)

P-value

Adjusted (95% CI)

P-value

Having chronic condition

    

No

1

 

1

 

Yes

3.38 (1.82–6.29)*

 < 0.001

2.25 (1.03–4.92)*

0.043

Taking long-term medication

    

No

1

 

1

 

Yes

2.77 (1.55–4.95)*

 < 0.001

2.02 (0.93–4.40)

0.076

Willingness to buy online genetic test kit

   

No

1

 

1

 

Yes

0.65 (0.29–1.45)

0.292

0.70 (0.31–1.58)

0.386

Not sure

2.09 (1.09–4.04)*

0.027

1.97 (0.95–4.01)

0.069

  1. This multivariable model includes only significant predictors from the univariate analysis. Other variables explored but found to be non-significant include age, gender, marital status, education level, and nationality
  2. *Indicates statistical significance; OR—odds ratio; CI—confidence interval
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