Table 5

Binary logistic regression analysis showing sociodemographic factors and pre- and post-pandemic food safety knowledge level

Pre-pandemicPost-pandemic
VariablesBOr (95% C.I.)BOr (95% C.I.)
Age (years)
18–29Ref Ref 
30–390.4851.625 (0.85, 3.08)−0.2320.793 (0.45, 1.38)
40–490.6811.975 (0.95, 4.07)−0.4670.627 (0.33, 1.16)
50 and above1.2513.949** (1.38, 8.82)0.7652.15 (0.85, 5.39)
Gender
MaleRef Ref 
Female−0.3750.687 (0.35, 1.35)0.1161.123 (0.58, 2.16)
Education
Primary/secondaryRef Ref 
University (Bachelor/Masters/above)1.8596.417*** (2.79, 14.74)1.5314.622** (2.24, 9.52)
Number of persons in family0.0541.055 (0.58, 1.90)−1.650.848 (0.50, 1.41)
Number of children in family−0.7060.494** (0.30, 0.81)−0.7750.461*** (0.30, 0.70)
Residency place
UrbanRef Ref 
Rural−1.4040.246** (0.10, 0.59)−0.7790.461* (0.21, 0.98)

Note(s): ***p < 0.001, **p < 0.01 and *p < 0.05; Regression model was adjusted for age, gender, education, number of persons, number of children, residency place; Ref: Reference group

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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