Table 3

Multiple regression of scores for perceived social pressure on attitude scores. (Beta weights are negative because perceived social pressure and attitude scores were scored in opposite directions.)

Dependent variable
Independent variables
β
R
R2
Adjusted R2

Attitude concerning the use of PDT
Social pressure from local colleagues
-0.38**




Social pressure from the RCO
-0.03




Social pressure from NICE
-0.05




Social pressure from other ophthalmologists
-0.14






0.51***
0.26
0.22

Foy et al. BMC Health Services Research 2005 5:34   doi:10.1186/1472-6963-5-34