Table 4 Factors associated with bulimic behavior (BB) in young men (n = 1,865) according to the multivariate logistic regression analysis

Poor self-rated health (vs. good or average)

2.56 (1.14–5.75)

0.023

 competing and succeeding in athletics or sports

2.13 (1.22–3.72)

0.008

 improving or maintaining muscular strength and/or physical performance

0.45 (0.23–0.87)

0.017

 weight loss

1.91 (1.09–3.34)

0.023

 promoting health

0.25 (0.13–0.50)

<0.001

 body acceptance

2.06 (1.08–3.91)

0.027

 suggestion of a friend or family member

2.78 (1.61–4.82)

<0.001