Table 3.
Univariate binary logistic regression analysis to determine predictors of obesity
| Predictor | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex | 4.972 | 2.410-10.258 | <0.001* |
| <12 years of formal education | 0.845 | 0.477-1.496 | 0.563 |
| Income > N50, 000 | 0.919 | 0.472-1.790 | 0.804 |
| Smoking | 0.287 | 0.037-2.239 | 0.234 |
| Alcohol consumption | 1.214 | 0.337-4.365 | 0.767 |
| Systolic BP ≥140 mmHg | 2.194 | 1.143-4.211 | 0.018* |
| Diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg | 2.175 | 1.147-4.127 | 0.017* |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 2.590 | 1.432-4.687 | 0.002* |
| Hyperuricaemia | 1.944 | 1.072-3.524 | 0.029* |
*p < 0.05