| Table 3: Results of stepwise logistic regression analysis of the factors determining noncompliance with family physician's prescription of screening mammography | ||
|---|---|---|
| Factor | Odds ratio (and 95% confidence interval) | p value |
| Health status Nonsmoker | 0.43 (0.22-0.86) | 0.02 |
| Health Belief Model variable Fear barriers* | 2.09 (1.08-4.01) | 0.03 |
| Time barriers* | 3.07 (1.21-7.80) | 0.02 |
| Willingness to accept physician's advice on mammography | 0.21 (0.07-0.60) | 0.004 |
| Utilization of health care services and preventive practices Appropriate Papanicolaou testing schedule | 0.65 (0.39-1.08) | 0.10 |
| No. of vists to clinic within previous 6 mo | 1.20 (0.94-1.52) | 0.14 |
| History of mammography | 0.11 (0.02-0.51) | 0.005 |
| * Odds ratio is for higher score on Health Belief Model scale. | ||