Table 3

Significant independent predictors of belief variables

Belief predictors (n = 201)
Adjusted OR (95% CI)
Wald statistic*
p

Risk of pandemic influenza (Likely or Very likely)



Interviewee (ref: Owner)



     Other
2.0 (1.1 – 3.5)
5.12
0.02
Response efficacy (High)



State (ref: WA)



     NSW
2.2 (1.2 – 3.9)
6.57
0.01
Interviewee (ref: Owner)



     Other
1.9 (1.1 – 3.5)
4.65
0.03

*The Wald statistic indicates whether the independent variable is significantly associated with the dependent variable

Odds ratio (OR)

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