*2.4. Data Analysis*

First, relative and absolute frequencies were calculated in a descriptive analysis of the sociodemographic variables.

Then, relationships between the quantitative variables were explored by correlation analysis, and categorical variables by Student's *t*-test and ANOVA. In the hypothesis comparisons, 0.05 was considered statistical significance and the confidence intervals were calculated at 95%.

After that, a binary logistic regression was performed using the enter method. The dependent variable for this was perceived threat, previously dichotomized into mediumlow/medium high. The predictor variables, based on the results of preliminary analyses, were sex, having minor children in one's care and education.

SPSS version 23.0 for Windows was used for data processing and analysis.
