Table 5 Regression model indicating factors associated with overweight in women
Variables retained in model | Odd’s Ratio (OR) | 95% Confidence Interval for OR | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
SES | |||
Low | 1 | ||
Lower-middle | 1.085 | (0.926–1.272) | 0.313 |
Upper-middle | 1.187 | (0.996–1.414) | 0.056 |
High | 1.616 | (1.271–2.056) | < 0.001 |
Education level | |||
Illiterate | 1 | ||
Up to primary school | 1.505 | (1.307–1.732) | < 0.001 |
Under diploma | 1.567 | (1.251–1.962) | < 0.001 |
University degree | 1.570 | (0.995–2.392) | 0.071 |
Employment status | |||
Unemployed | 1 | ||
Employed | 0.846 | (0.727–0.984) | 0.030 |
Marital status | |||
Single | 1 | ||
Married | 2.396 | (1.634–3.516) | < 0.001 |
Widowed/divorced | 2.109 | (1.400–3.177) | < 0.001 |
History of cigarette smoking | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 0.648 | (0.461–0.909) | 0.012 |
Physical activity | |||
Light | 1 | ||
Moderate | 0.864 | (0.717–1.042) | 0.125 |
High | 0.718 | (0.595–0.865) | 0.001 |
Intensive | 0.730 | (0.578–0.922) | 0.008 |
Calorie intake | 1.000 | (1.000–1.000) | 0.018 |