Table 2 Univariate analysis of some factors for distortion of weight status
Variable | n/N* | Rate of distortion | OR (CI 95%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | ||||
Male | 50/121 | 41.3% | Ref | Ref |
Female | 32/65 | 49.2% | 1.4 (0.8-2.5) | 0.3003 |
Age (years) | ||||
20-39 | 73/150 | 48.7% | 2.8 (1.3-6.5) | 0.0102 |
40-49 | 9/36 | 25.0% | Â | Â |
Ever tried to lose weight | ||||
Yes | 34/72 | 47.2% | 1.2 (0.7-2.2) | 0.4936 |
No | 48/114 | 42.1% | Ref | Ref |
Has awareness on obesity and its health effects | ||||
Yes | 69/168 | 41.1% | Ref | Ref |
No | 13/18 | 91.0% | 3.7 (1.3-11.0) | 0.0114 |
WHR Status | ||||
Normal Weight | 9/105 | 8.60% | Ref | Ref |
Overweight/Obese | 73/81 | 90.1% | 97.3 (35.8-264.6) | < 0.0001 |