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Table 2 Poisson regression models of relationships between perception variables and hepatitis B prevention behavioral Intentions

From: Hepatitis B virus perceptions and health seeking behaviors among pregnant women in Uganda: implications for prevention and policy

Variable

Unadjusted PRR (95% CI)

p-value

Adjusted PRR (95% CI)

p-value

Model 1

 Perceived risk

0.98 (0.94–1.00)

0.239

0.95 (0.90–1.00)

0.055

 Perceived severity

1.05 (0.99–1.10)

0.085

1.04 (0.97–1.10)

0.312

 Perceived benefits

1.04 (0.99–1.10)

0.125

0.97 (0.91–1.03)

0.357

 Perceived barriers

0.97 (0.95–0.99)

0.004

1.00 (0.98–1.01)

0.721

 Perceived self-efficacy

1.18 (1.05–1.31)

0.004

1.18 (1.05–1.23)

0.005

Model 2

 Perceived risk

0.98 (0.97–1.03)

0.239

0.97 (0.93–1.01)

0.238

 Perceived severity

1.07 (1.01–1.12)

0.013

1.02 (0.96–1.08)

0.577

 Perceived benefits

1.10 (1.04–1.17)

0.002

1.05 (0.97–1.12)

0.237

 Perceived barriers

0.97 (0.95–0.98)

< 0.001

0.99 (0.97–1.00)

0.366

 Perceived self-efficacy

1.38 (1.18–1.62)

< 0.001

1.40 (1.18–1.67)

< 0.001

Model 3

 Perceived risk

1.00 (0.96–1.03)

0.986

0.92 (0.93–1.03)

0.453

 Perceived severity

1.05 (1.00–1.10)

0.040

1.06 (0.98–1.14)

0.150

 Perceived benefits

1.08 (1.02–1.13)

0.010

1.04 (0.96–1.13)

0.304

 Perceived barriers

0.98 (0.96–0.99)

0.018

1.01 (0.98–1.02)

0.677

 Perceived self-efficacy

1.24 (1.09–1.40)

0.001

1.20 (1.05–1.36)

0.006

  1. Model 1 shows perceptions variables and intention to screen for hepatitis B. Model 2 shows perceptions variables and intention to seek hepatitis B treatment. Model 3 shows perceptions variables and intention to vaccinate against hepatitis B