Logistic regression results: interpretations of the word accident
| Variable | Preventable odds ratio (95% CI) | Predictable odds ratio (95% CI) | Controlled by fate odds ratio (95% CI) | Done on purpose odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| 18–39 | 0.50 (0.24 to 1.02) | 1.97** (1.15 to 3.38) | 0.47 (0.18 to 1.22) | |
| 40–64 | 0.49* (0.24 to 1.01) | 1.30 (0.75 to 2.27) | 0.57 (0.22 to 1.47) | |
| ≥65 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 1.15 (0.84 to 1.59) | 0.79 (0.55 to 1.13) | ||
| Female | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Education | ||||
| Not a high school graduate | 1.49 (0.60 to 3.72) | 0.80 (0.41 to 1.56) | 2.59* (1.18 to 5.67) | |
| High school graduate | 1.47 (0.78 to 2.79) | 0.60* (0.36 to 0.99) | 1.87* (1.02 to 3.46) | |
| Some college | 0.98 (0.52 to 1.83) | 0.60* (0.36 to 1.00) | 1.51 (0.81 to 2.81) | |
| College graduate | 1.34 (0.64 to 2.81) | 0.85 (0.49 to 1.48) | 1.03 (0.50 to 2.10) | |
| Advanced degree | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Household income | ||||
| <$25 000 | 0.82 (0.56 to 1.19) | 1.32 (0.91 to 1.94) | 2.44* (1.14 to 5.22) | |
| >$25 000 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Race | ||||
| African-American | 0.71 (0.39 to 1.28) | 2.02** (1.22 to 3.37) | 2.53* (1.03 to 6.20) | |
| Other (non-white) | 1.57 (0.65 to 3.75) | 1.18 (0.64 to 2.19) | 0.95 (0.21 to 4.26) | |
| White | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Religious | ||||
| Yes | 1.38 (0.74 to 2.57) | |||
| Somewhat | 1.48 (0.79 to 2.77) | |||
| No | 1.00 | |||
| Risk taking | ||||
| Always | 1.45 (0.51 to 4.10) | 3.99 (0.93 to 17.17) | ||
| Often | 1.44 (0.84 to 2.46) | 1.66 (0.59 to 4.68) | ||
| Rarely | 0.91 (0.61 to 1.33) | 0.61 (0.25 to 1.47) | ||
| Never | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Injury history | ||||
| Yes | 1.22 (0.83 to 1.80) | 1.37 (0.90 to 2.07) | ||
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 |
CI = confidence interval.
*p≤0.05; **p≤0.01.