Path coefficients estimated in a structural equation model predicting the smoking behaviour of Chinese male physicians
| Variables | Parameter estimate (b) | Standard error for b | OR | 95% CI for OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon knowledge of smoking hazards (Ref: No) | ||||
| Yes | −0.062* | 0.028 | 0.94* | (0.89 to 0.99) |
| Common knowledge of smoking hazards (Ref: No) | ||||
| Yes | −0.010 | 0.029 | 0.99 | (0.94 to 1.05) |
| Peer smoking (Ref: No) | ||||
| Yes | 0.129* | 0.052 | 1.14* | (1.03 to 1.26) |
| Strict implementation of smoke free policy (Ref: No) | ||||
| Yes | −0.016 | 0.030 | 0.98 | (0.93 to 1.04) |
| Age (Ref: 50+) | ||||
| <30 | −0.088 | 0.074 | 0.92 | (0.79 to 1.06) |
| 30–39 | −0.024 | 0.054 | 0.98 | (0.88 to 1.08) |
| 40–49 | 0.025 | 0.058 | 1.02 | (0.91 to 1.15) |
| Marital status (Ref: Single/divorced/widowed) | ||||
| Married | 0.075 | 0.064 | 1.08 | (0.95 to 1.22) |
| Education (Ref: High school and below) | ||||
| College | −0.006 | 0.081 | 0.99 | (0.85 to 1.16) |
| Postgraduate | 0.004 | 0.086 | 1.00 | (0.85 to 1.19) |
*p<0.05.