Table 2.
Gender Differences
| Behavior | Male (n=239) | Female (n=248) | χ2 with p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of compensatory behaviors (N=30) | 7 (2.93%) | 23 (9.27%) | χ2=8.48; p=0.004 |
| Exercise to lose weight | 143 (59.83%) | 165 (66.53) | χ2=2.35; p=0.125 |
| Current smoking | 35 (15.84%) | 19 (8.30) | χ2=6.06; 0.014 |
| BMI | |||
| >25 (overweight) | 198 (51.70%) | 185 (48.30%) | χ2=4.93; p=0.026 |
| >30 (obese) | 41 (39.42%) | 63 (60.58%) | |
| Weight Perception | χ2=28.89; p=0.000 | ||
| Extremely thin | 0 | 0 | |
| Moderately thin | 1 (0.42%) | 5 (2.02%) | |
| Slightly thin | 7 (2.93%) | 4 (1.61%) | |
| Normal weight | 79 (33.05%) | 44 (17.74%) | |
| Slightly overweight | 104 (43.51%) | 101 (40.73%) | |
| Moderately overweight | 42 (17.57%) | 77 (31.05%) | |
| Extremely overweight | 6 (2.52%) | 17 (6.85%) |