Table 3 Univariate and multivariable analyses to assess the factors influencing shared decision-making between pet owners and veterinarians on antibiotic prescribing during the last veterinary consult.
Variables | Total (N = 415) | Engaged in SDM (N = 94) | Did not engage in SDM (N = 321) | P-value | Univariate analysis (N = 415) | Multivariable analysis* (N = 415) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value | |||||
Own cat(s), N(%) | ||||||||
Yes | 162 (39.0) | 45 (47.9) | 117 (36.5) | 0.046 | 1.60 (1.01–2.55) | 0.047 | 1.96 (1.08–3.57) | 0.027 |
Involvement in antibiotic decisions, N(%) | ||||||||
High-level of empowerment | 119 (28.7) | 50 (53.2) | 69 (21.5) | < 0.001 | 4.15 (2.56–6.74) | < 0.001 | 1.01 (0.34-3.00) | 0.982 |
Involvement in interactions with veterinary professionals, N(%) | ||||||||
High-level of empowerment | 107 (25.8) | 51 (54.3) | 56 (17.5) | < 0.001 | 5.61 (3.41–9.23) | < 0.001 | 3.76 (1.25–11.28) | 0.018 |
Degree of control in regard to antibiotic treatment and services received for their pets, N(%) | ||||||||
High-level of empowerment | 118 (28.4) | 55 (58.5) | 63 (19.6) | < 0.001 | 5.78 (3.52–9.47) | < 0.001 | 4.00 (2.30–6.95) | < 0.001 |
