Table 2.
Prevalence of residential dampness or mold in student housing by socio-demographic characteristics, Université de Sherbrooke students (QC, Canada), winter 2014.
| Characteristic | Prevalence % (n) | p Value (χ2 Test) | Odd Ratio (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Men | 35.5% (306) | 1 | |
| Women | 36.4% (404) | 0.694 | 1.04 (0.86–1.25) |
| Age | |||
| 18 to 23 years old | 36.2% (286) | 1 | |
| 24 to 30 years old | 37.3% (214) | 1.05 (0.84–1.31) | |
| 31 years old and more | 34.6% (211) | 0.623 | 0.93 (0.75–1.16) |
| Birth country | |||
| Canada | 35.6% (593) | 1 | |
| Other countries | 38.6% (117) | 0.310 | 1.14 (0.89–1.47) |
| Spoken language at home | |||
| French spoken at home | 36.1% (688) | 1 | |
| French not spoken at home | 34.3% (23) | 0.762 | 0.92 (0.55–1.54) |
| Mode of study | |||
| Full time | 36.9% (574) | 1 | |
| Part time | 33.2% (136) | 0.163 | 0.85 (0.67–1.07) |
| Grade | |||
| Baccalaureates | 37.4% (380) | 1 | |
| Masters | 36.7% (257) | 0.97 (0.80–1.19) | |
| Doctorates or post-doctorates | 29.0% (72) | 0.045 | 0.69 (0.51–0.93) |
| Annual family income (CAD) | |||
| Less than $15,000 | 39.7% (267) | 1 | |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 42.0% (133) | 1.10 (0.84–1.44) | |
| $25,000 to $54,999 | 36.5% (111) | 0.87 (0.66–1.15) | |
| $55,000 or more | 29.4% (160) | 0.63 (0.50–0.80) | |
| Refusal or unknown | 27.8% (37) | <0.001 | 0.58 (0.38–0.87) |
| Number of residents in housing | |||
| 1 to 2 | 33.2% (379) | 1 | |
| 3 to 4 | 41.1% (270) | 1.40 (1.15–1.71) | |
| 5 and more | 36.2% (47) | 1.14 (0.78–1.67) | |
| Unknown or not understood | 31.8% (14) | 0.009 | 0.94 (0.49–1.79) |
| Household composition | |||
| Alone | 29.5% (112) | 1 | |
| Family (with/without children) | 36.3% (294) | 1.36 (1.04–1.77) | |
| Co-renters or others | 41.4% (279) | 1.69 (1.29–2.21) | |
| Parents’ or family’s home | 23.3% (24) | <0.001 | 0.73 (0.44–1.21) |
| Home ownership | |||
| Tenants | 39.7% (581) | 1 | |
| Owners | 25.5% (129) | <0.001 | 0.52 (0.42–0.65) |
| Previous insalubrious housing experience | |||
| No experience | 35.0% (631) | 1 | |
| Have left an insalubrious residence | 46.5% (79) | 0.003 | 1.61 (1.17–2.21) |