Table 2.

Factors associated with reported readiness to lose weight, stratified by weight related health risk - results from multivariate logistic regression analysis

	Odds ratio	P-value	(95% CI)
Final model: ready to lose weight, mild WRHR
Accurate perception of weight
No (reference)
Yes	14.16	<0.001	(5.71; 35.07)
Perceive dietitian as suitable caregiver
No (reference)
Yes	0.09	0.025	(0.01; 0.74)
Final model: ready to lose weight, moderate WRHR
Educational level
Low (reference)
Advanced	4.83	0.006	(1.58; 14.78)
High	7.49	0.001	(2.19; 25.63)
Accurate perception of weight
No (reference)
Yes	3.68	<0.001	(1.91; 7.10)
Expectations of dietitian score	2.70	0.011	(1.26; 5.80)
Final model: ready to lose weight, severe WRHR
Marital status
Married (reference)
Divorced	4.67	0.167	(0.53; 41.3)
Widowed	3.50	0.268	(0.38; 32.1)
Never married	0.29	0.078	(0.07; 1.14)