Table 4. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for factors independently related to having Binge Eating Disorder (BED) (n=2006a).
| AOR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (ref = High school or less) | <0.01 | ||
| Some college/post HS education | 1.08 | (0.76-1.54) | |
| College degree or higher | 1.59 | (1.13-2.25) | |
| Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (ref = no problem) | 1.65 | (1.10-2.48) | |
| Meals/Snacks per Day (ref = 1-2) | <.0001 | ||
| 3-4 | 2.08 | (0.97-4.47) | |
| 5-6 | 3.27 | (1.55-6.92) | |
| 7 or more | 5.53 | (2.53-12.10) | |
| Medication for Psychiatric/Emotional Problem (ref = not taking) | 1.36 | (1.05-1.76) | 0.02 |
| BDI Score, per 10 points higher | 1.29 | (1.05-1.58) | 0.02 |
| IWQOL-Lite Self-esteem Score, per 10 points lower | 1.20 | (1.13-1.27) | <.0001 |
BDI=Beck Depression Inventory; IWQOL-Lite=Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite.
a
219 participants with known BED status (n=2225) were excluded due to missing covariate data.