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Table 3 Logistic regression analysis of the factors predicting the correct answer to each question with a statistical significance

From: Exploring public knowledge and perceptions regarding per os OTC pain-relieving medications: the case of paracetamol (acetaminophen)

Medication/factors

OR

95% CI

p value

Paracetamol

 Original product

   

  Gendera

0.676

0.367–1.244

0.133

 Generic product 1

  Gendera

0.554

0.368–0.835

0.003

  Educationb

1.805

1.179–2.764

0.004

 Generic product 2

  Gendera

0.892

0.498–1.598

0.407

Nimesulide (generic product)

 Gendera

0.529

0.209–1.342

0.128

Paracetamol + Codeine + Caffeine (original product)

 Gendera

0.927

0.618–1.390

0.395

Mefenamic acid (original product)

 Gendera

0.697

0.445–1.091

0.071

Acetyl-salicylic acid (original product)

 Gendera

0.571

0.355–0.918

0.013

Diclofenac sodium (original product)

 Gendera

0.619

0.332–1.154

0.086

Paracetamol + Hyoscine-N-butylbromide (original product)

 Gendera

0.632

0.400–0.998

0.031

  1. OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval
  2. aFemales versus males
  3. bBetter educated (university graduates, postgraduates or PhD, and health care professionals) versus less educated (middle school graduates and high school graduates)