Logistic regression analysis of wanting to be told bad news gradually or not at all† (n = 404)
| OR | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|
| **p < 0.01. | ||
| †Nagelkerke R2 = 0.337. | ||
| –, no numerical data presented. | ||
| As it is hard to receive all of the bad news at the same time, I would like to be told gradually | ||
| Agree | – | – |
| Neutral | 1.36 | 0.58 to 3.25 |
| Disagree | 4.90** | 2.54 to 9.40 |
| If I have no chance of recovery I do not wish to be told, so as not to lose hope of recovery | ||
| Agree | – | – |
| Neutral | 0.91 | 0.23 to 3.59 |
| Disagree | 5.31** | 1.91 to 14.80 |
| Unmarried | 2.37** | 1.41 to 4.00 |