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. 2008 Apr;33(2):85–88. doi: 10.4103/0970-0218.40874

Table 3.

Binary logistic regression analysis showing significant correlates of risk behavior related with interpersonal violence

Correlates Categories Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) P-value
Gender Female 1 (Reference) -
Male 3.69 (2.36-5.77) <0.001
Age 14-15 years 1 (Reference) -
16-17 years 0.64 (0.39-1.05) 0.077
18-19 years 0.51 (0.3-0.89) 0.017
Close friends None 1 (Reference) -
1-3 1.74 (0.72-4.23) 0.219
4 or more 3.16 (1.29-7.71) 0.012
Role models seen smoking or drinking None 1 (Reference) -
1-2 1.86 (1.15-2.99) 0.011
3 or more 6.5 (2.92-14.45) <0.001
Type of residence Government colony 1 (Reference) -
Private colony/bungalow 1.29 (0.79-2.11) 0.307
Urban slum 2.73 (1.29-5.76) 0.008