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Table 1 Descriptive statistics of all model variables (n = 182)

From: The costs outweigh the benefits: seeing side-effects online may decrease adherence to statins

Variables

Mean

SD

Min - Max

Decision to recommend taking statin (yes = 1)

.41

 

0–1

Exposure to information about

 Side effects

.21

.68

−1.81 – 2.99

 Benefits

.26

.52

−.88–2.23

 Management

.18

.67

−.92–4.41

 Misinformation

.28

.55

−.83–2.48

Income level

5.56

1.86

1–10

 

Count (%)

  

Gender of relative

 Female

135 (74%)

  

Sample Demographics

 Female

132 (73%)

  

Ethnicity

 Asian

71 (39%)

  

 Latinx

42 (23%)

  

 European American/White

30 (16%)

  

 Other

39 (22%)

  

Born in U.S.

134 (74%)

  

English language spoken at home

102 (56%)