Table 6

Results of multivariable logistic regression models examining willingness to pay

QuestionPredictors (reference category)Coefficients (SE)OR (95%CI)
Disagreed or strongly disagreed that payment for faster access should be allowed*Age, yr0.009 (0.03)1.01 (0.94–1.08)
Sex, male (female)−0.24 (0.72)0.79 (0.19–3.25)
Income
 $50 000–$79 999/yr (< $50 000/yr)−0.51 (0.90)0.60 (0.10–3.53)
 ≥ $80 000/yr (< $50 000/yr)−1.32 (0.80)0.27 (0.06–1.30)
Postsecondary education (< postsecondary)0.13 (0.67)1.14 (0.31–4.19)
BMI−0.06 (0.04)0.95 (0.87–1.03)
Years in queue in WW program−0.32 (0.39)0.73 (0.34–1.55)
Disagreed or strongly disagreed with paying for faster access for themselvesAge, yr0.004 (0.03)1.00 (0.95–1.06)
Sex, male (female)−0.60 (0.60)0.55 (0.17–1.80)
Income
 $50 000–$79 999/yr (< $50 000/yr)−2.21 (0.73)0.11 (0.03– 0.46)
 ≥ $80 000/yr (< $50 000/yr)−1.81 (0.70)0.16 (0.04–0.65)
Postsecondary education (< postsecondary)−0.00004 (0.55)1.00 (0.34–2.93)
BMI0.005 (0.04)1.01 (0.94–1.08)
Years in queue in WW program−0.46 (0.35)0.63 (0.32–1.27)
  • BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval; OR = odds ratio; SE = standard error; WW = Weight Wise.

  • * Model c-statistic = 0.706.

  • Model c-statistic = 0.717.