Table 4.
Adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for perception of weight discrimination for each race-sex group: CARDIA 2010–11a,b
| Predictor | Odds ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| African American men | ||
| Normal weight (BMI=18.5–24.9) | Ref | --- |
| Overweight (BMI=25.0–29.9) | 0.38 | 0.15 – 0.95 |
| Obesity, Class 1 (BMI=30.0–34.9) | 1.20 | 0.47 – 3.03 |
| Obesity, Class 2/3 (BMI≥35.0) | 4.59 | 1.71 – 12.34 |
| Age (per year) | 1.01 | 0.95 – 1.08 |
| High school or less | Ref | --- |
| At least some college | 0.85 | 0.49 – 1.47 |
| At least some graduate school | 0.61 | 0.25 – 1.50 |
| Perceived racial discrimination | 3.72 | 1.89 – 7.32 |
| Perceived gender discrimination | 1.82 | 1.04 – 3.17 |
| Perceived weight status (too thin) | 1.12 | 0.41 – 3.10 |
| Perceived weight status (too heavy) | 1.29 | 0.68 – 2.42 |
| Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | 1.02 | 0.99 – 1.06 |
| Diabetes medication use | 1.04 | 0.52 – 2.09 |
| African American women | ||
| Normal weight (BMI=18.5–24.9) | Ref | --- |
| Overweight (BMI=25.0–29.9) | 1.85 | 0.84 – 4.07 |
| Obesity, Class 1 (BMI=30.0–34.9) | 3.48 | 1.59 – 7.62 |
| Obesity, Class 2/3 (BMI≥35.0) | 7.82 | 3.57 – 17.13 |
| Age (per year) | 0.98 | 0.93 – 1.02 |
| High school or less | Ref | --- |
| At least some college | 0.78 | 0.52 – 1.17 |
| At least some graduate school | 0.98 | 0.56 – 1.70 |
| Perceived racial discrimination | 3.77 | 2.33 – 6.10 |
| Perceived gender discrimination | 2.59 | 1.68 – 3.90 |
| Perceived weight status (too thin) | 4.35 | 1.83 – 10.31 |
| Perceived weight status (too heavy) | 1.46 | 0.90 – 2.38 |
| Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | 1.05 | 1.03 – 1.07 |
| Diabetes medication use | 0.96 | 0.58 – 1.59 |
| White men | ||
| Normal weight (BMI=18.5–24.9) | Ref | --- |
| Overweight (BMI=25.0–29.9) | 1.04 | 0.38 – 2.89 |
| Obesity, Class 1 (BMI=30.0–34.9) | 2.56 | 0.89 – 7.38 |
| Obesity, Class 2/3 (BMI≥35.0) | 6.99 | 2.27 – 21.49 |
| Age (per year) | 0.95 | 0.89 – 1.02 |
| High school or less | Ref | --- |
| At least some college | 1.20 | 0.55 – 2.59 |
| At least some graduate school | 1.91 | 0.87 – 4.20 |
| Perceived racial discrimination | 2.29 | 1.15 – 4.57 |
| Perceived gender discrimination | 2.80 | 1.36 – 5.79 |
| Perceived weight status (too thin) | 1.72 | 0.32 – 9.14 |
| Perceived weight status (too heavy) | 2.94 | 1.27 – 6.82 |
| Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | 1.03 | 1.00 – 1.07 |
| Diabetes medication use | 2.69 | 1.16 – 6.23 |
| White women | ||
| Normal weight (BMI=18.5–24.9) | Ref | --- |
| Overweight (BMI=25.0–29.9) | 2.10 | 1.11 – 3.96 |
| Obesity, Class 1 (BMI=30.0–34.9) | 6.13 | 3.05 – 12.32 |
| Obesity, Class 2/3 (BMI≥35.0) | 18.60 | 8.97 – 38.54 |
| Age (per year) | 0.97 | 0.92 – 1.02 |
| High school or less | Ref | --- |
| At least some college | 0.97 | 0.54 – 1.76 |
| At least some graduate school | 0.83 | 0.44 – 1.57 |
| Perceived racial discrimination | 2.42 | 1.52 – 3.83 |
| Perceived gender discrimination | 3.84 | 2.50 – 5.90 |
| Perceived weight status (too thin) | 0.92 | 0.11 – 7.90 |
| Perceived weight status (too heavy) | 1.31 | 0.71 – 2.44 |
| Depressive symptoms (CES-D) | 1.05 | 1.02 – 1.07 |
| Diabetes medication use | 0.23 | 0.08 – 0.68 |
a
Results are from 4 separate multiple logistic regression models, one for each race-sex group.
b
Estimates for perceived racial and gender discrimination are based on dichotomous variable (reporting discrimination in 1 or more of the situations vs. denied discrimination in any situation). Reference group=denied any discrimination.