Table 3 Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis of patient characteristics associated with searching for information on the internet before the surgery
Variable | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Patient’s age | ||
< 7 years | 1.00 | |
≥ 7 years | 1.43 (0.81–2.53) | 0.222 |
Complexity of procedure (based on AQHR) | ||
Minor | 1.00 | |
Major | 2.07 (1.04–4.11) | 0.037 |
Presence of chronic disease | ||
No | 1.00 | |
Yes | 0.83 (0.43–1.59) | 0.571 |
Distance of residence from hospital | ||
< 44 km | 1.00 | |
≥ 44 km | 2.31 (1.34–4.00) | 0.003 |