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Table 5 Multivariable log-binomial regression modela of factors associated with self-reported noncompliance with mandatory seatbelt-use law assessed in a cross-sectional study of adult working population. Kuwait, October 2017

From: Prevalence of and factors associated with self-reported noncompliance with mandatory seatbelt-use law while driving among adults in Kuwait

Variable

Unadjusted PRa (95% CI), p-value

Adjusted PR (95% CI)

P-value**

Do you think seatbelt protects from injuries during road traffic crash? (no vs. yes)

1.29 (1.13–1.47)

1.20 (1.06–1.37)

0.004

Have you ever been fined for not wearing seatbelt? (yes vs.no)

1.38 (1.28–1.49)

1.34 (1.24–1.45)

< 0.001

Do you think Kuwait has a mandatory seatbelt use law? (no vs. yes)

1.12 (1.05–1.20)

1.11 (1.04–1.19)

0.003

Age (completed years)

 21–30

Ref

Ref

–

 31–40

1.09 (1.01–1.18)

1.07 (1.00–1.16)

0.059

 41–50

1.00 (0.89–1.12)

1.01 (0.90–1.13)

0.860

 > 50

0.87 (0.73–1.05)

0.87 (0.73–1.04)

0.123

Gender (female vs. male)

0.91 (0.85–0.98)

0.92 (0.86–0.99)

0.032

Nationality (Kuwaiti vs. Non-Kuwaiti)

1.13 (1.02–1.25)

1.10 (0.99–1.21)

0.070

  1. PR Prevalence ratio, CI Confidence interval
  2. ** p-value associated with adjusted PR
  3. a Model was adjusted for age, gender and nationality effects and were retained in the final model regardless of statistical significance