Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression model for plans to enter private practice among fourth year dental students
From: Career influences among final year dental students who plan to enter private practice
Odds ratio (95% CI) | Sig. | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | 0.028* | |
Male | 1 | |
Female | 1.95 (1.08, 3.54) | |
Marital status | 0.242 | |
Married | 1.70 (0.70, 4.15) | |
Other (single or divorced) | 1 | |
Anticipated educational debt | 0.023* | |
< $100,000 | 1 | |
≥ $100,000 | 2.34 (1.13, 4.87) | |
Family member in dentistry | 0.643 | |
No | 1 | |
Yes | 1.18 (0.59, 2.35) | |
Influence of spouse’s occupation † | 1.25 (1.10, 1.43) | 0.001* |
Influence of family other than spouse † | 1.08 (0.98, 1.18) | 0.119 |
Influence of family dentist † | 1.18 (1.06, 1.31) | 0.002* |
Interaction: [Marital status] × [Influence of spouse’s occupation] | 0.78 (0.65, 0.94) | 0.009* |