Table 3

Multiple logistic regression model: odds of participation of couples in CF carrier screening

Predictor Odds ratio (95% CI)
Knowledge of disease
High-High6.1 (1.5–24.9)3-160
High-Low3.2 (0.8–13.5)
Low-LowRef
IHLC 3-150
High-High2.3 (0.7–8.1)
High-Low5.2 (1.4–19.4)3-160
Low-LowRef
Perceived discomfort 3-151
High-High/High-LowRef
Low-Low19.2 (2.9–125.5)3-165
Perceived benefits
High-High16.2 (3.8–69.1)3-165
High-Low7.9 (1.6–39.4)3-160
Low-LowRef
Perceived impact barriers
High-HighRef
High-Low3.7 (0.8–17.5)
Low-Low7.0 (1.5–32.2)3-160
  • Ref = reference category.

  • 3-150 Internal health locus of control scale.

  • 3-151 In the analyses, the subgroups High-High and High-Low were added together, to account for empty cells in the subgroup High-High.

  • 3-160 p<0.05,

  • 3-165 p<0.01.