Table 4. Multivariate analysis of physical fighting among school-attending adolescents in Egypt (2006).
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.96 | 0.89–1.02 | 0.232 |
| Sex (female) | 0.41 | 0.36–0.46 | <0.001 |
| Food insecurity | 1.64 | 1.42–1.91 | <0.001 |
| Bullied | 2.77 | 2.41–3.17 | <0.001 |
| Loneliness | 1.71 | 1.39–2.09 | <0.001 |
| Anxiety | 1.72 | 1.39–2.11 | <0.001 |
| Signs of depression | 1.26 | 1.10–1.45 | 0.001 |
| Truancy | 1.51 | 1.27–1.78 | <0.001 |
| Social network | |||
| No close friends | 0.87 | 0.66–1.15 | 0.341 |
| One close friend | 0.78 | 0.63–0.95 | 0.341 |
| Two close friends | 1.07 | 0.91–1.25 | 0.390 |
| Three or more close friends | — | — | — |
| Helpful peers | 0.63 | 0.54–0.74 | <0.001 |
| Sedentary | 1.65 | 1.42–1.91 | <0.001 |
| Physically active | 0.91 | 0.78–1.08 | 0.314 |
| Understanding parents | 0.67 | 0.56–0.81 | <0.001 |
Notes.
- OR
- Odds Ratio
- 95% CI
- 95% Confidence Interval
All estimates are adjusted for age and sex; age; or sex.