Table 2.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis showing associated factors with obesity/overweight among adolescents.
| Independent variables | COR (95% CI) | p value | AOR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male | Ref | <0.01 | Ref | <0.01 |
| Female | 4.5 (2.3–8.8) | 5.2 (2.5–10.9) | ||
| Age | ||||
| 11–14 years | Ref | Ref | ||
| 15–17 years | 3.0 (1.4–6.2) | 0.015 | 2.4 (1.0–5.7) | 0.11 |
| 18–21 years | 2.0 (0.6–6.8) | 1.6 (0.4–6.6) | ||
| Grade of study | ||||
| Eight | Ref | Ref | ||
| Nine | 1.3 (0.6–2.6) | <0.01 | 0.9 (0.4–2.0) | 0.19 |
| Ten | 2.8 (1.4–5.6) | 1.7 (0.7–4.1) | ||
| Caste | ||||
| Tamang | Ref | 0.68 | Ref | 0.49 |
| Others | 1.2 (0.6–2.30 | 1.3 (0.6–3.1) | ||
| Religion | ||||
| Buddhists | Ref | 0.17 | Ref | 0.73 |
| Others | 1.5 (0.8–2.6) | 0.9 (0.4–1.8) | ||
| Physical activity | ||||
| Physically active | Ref | 0.03 | Ref | 0.42 |
| Physically inactive | 2.1 (1.1–4.1) | 1.4 (0.6–3.1) | ||
| Physical education | ||||
| Regular attendance | Ref | 0.053 | Ref | 0.38 |
| Irregular attendance | 1.8 (1.0–3.4) | 1.4 (0.7–2.9) | ||
| Food insecurity | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.92 | Ref | 0.79 |
| No | 1.0 (0.5–1.9) | 0.9 (0.4–2.0) | ||
| Ate fruits daily | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.32 | Ref | 0.98 |
| No | 1.4 (0.7–2.5) | 1.0 (0.5–2.0) | ||
| Ate vegetables daily | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.32 | Ref | 0.79 |
| No | 1.3 (0.8–2.2) | 1.1 (0.6–2.0) | ||
| Current alcohol use | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.34 | Ref | 0.19 |
| No | 0.6 (0.2–1.8) | 0.4 (0.8–1.6) | ||
| Sedentary behavior | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.22 | Ref | 0.84 |
| No | 1.6 (0.8–3.3) | 1.1 (0.5–2.6) | ||
| Feeling lonely | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.11 | Ref | 0.09 |
| No | 0.6 (0.4–1.1) | 0.6 (0.3–1.1) | ||
| Anxiety | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.44 | Ref | 0.90 |
| No | 0.8 (0.5–1.4) | 1.0 (0.5–1.9) | ||
| Suicidal ideation | ||||
| Yes | Ref | 0.70 | Ref | 0.19 |
| No | 1.2 (0.4–4.0) | 2.5 (0.6–10.0) | ||