The formula to convert the Odds Ratio (OR) to a Percentage (P) is:
\[ P = \left( \frac{OR}{1 + OR} \right) \times 100 \]
where \( P \) is the percentage, and \( OR \) is the odds ratio.
An odds ratio is a measure of association between an exposure and an outcome. It represents the odds that an outcome will occur given a particular exposure, compared to the odds of the outcome occurring without that exposure. Odds ratios are commonly used in case-control studies and other types of epidemiological research to determine the strength of the association between variables. An odds ratio greater than 1 indicates a positive association, while an odds ratio less than 1 indicates a negative association.
Let's assume we have the following value:
Step 1: Divide the odds ratio by the sum of 1 and the odds ratio:
\[ \frac{2.5}{1 + 2.5} = \frac{2.5}{3.5} = 0.7143 \]
Step 2: Multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage:
\[ 0.7143 \times 100 = 71.43\% \]
Therefore, the Percentage (P) is \( P = 71.43\% \).
