Table 6 Bivariable and Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with preoperative anxiety
VARIABLES | Level of anxiety | COR (95%CI) | AOR (95%CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
High (%) | Low (%) | |||
Sex | ||||
Male | 83 (38.8) | 99 (71.2) | 1 | 1 |
Female | 131 (61.2) | 40 (28.8) | 3.91 (2.47–6.18) | 2.19 (1.29–3.71) |
Educational level | ||||
Not attended formal Edu. | 126 (58.9) | 62 (44.6) | 8.64 (3.77–19.77) | 7.06 (2.88–17.29) |
Primary education (1–8) | 54 (25.2) | 20 (14.4) | 11.48 (4.55–28.95) | 7.07 (2.63–19.02) |
Secondary education (9–12) | 26 (12.1) | 23 (16.5) | 4.80 (1.85–12.46) | 5.04 (1.81–13.99) |
College and above | 8 (3.7) | 34 (24.5) | 1 | 1 |
Preoperative information | ||||
Yes | 87 (40.7) | 87 (62.6) | 1 | 1 |
No | 127 (59.3) | 52 (37.4) | 2.44 (1.58–3.79) | 2.03 (1.22–3.39) |
Previous surgical experience | ||||
Yes | 19 (8.9) | 42 (30.2) | 1 | 1 |
No | 195 (91.1) | 97 (69.9) | 4.44 (2.45–8.05) | 3.05 (1.57–5.95) |
Family size | ||||
< =3 | 66 (30.8) | 25 (18) | 2.15 (1.13–4.08) | 3.21 (1.50–6.90) |
4–6 | 105 (49.1) | 79 (56.8) | 1.08 (0.64–1.84) | 1.23 (0.67–2.27) |
> 6 | 43 (20.1) | 35 (25.2) | 1 | 1 |