Table 5.
Multivariate regression analysis to determine the significant independent risk factors associated with obesity and eating disorders (n = 415).
| Model 1: Eating Disorders | AOR | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | Ref | ||
| Female | 1.957 | 1.218–3.146 | 0.006 |
| Monthly income (SAR) | |||
| ≤1000 (267 USD) | Ref | ||
| >1000 (267 USD) | 1.732 | 1.109–2.707 | 0.016 * |
| BMI level | |||
| Obese | Ref | ||
| Non-obese | 0.517 | 0.287–0.929 | 0.027 * |
| Previous history of medical condition | |||
| Yes | 1.611 | 0.930–2.789 | 0.089 |
| No | Ref | ||
| Model 2: Obesity | |||
| Age group | |||
| 18–21 years | Ref | ||
| >21 years | 1.544 | 0.685–3.480 | 0.294 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | Ref | ||
| Female | 0.211 | 0.115–0.388 | <0.001 * |
| Academic year | |||
| Junior students (1st–3rd year) | Ref | ||
| Senior students (4th–5th year) | 1.127 | 0.506–2.508 | 0.770 |
AOR: Adjusted Odds Ratio; CI: Confidence Interval. * Significant at p < 0.05 level.