Table 4.
Adjusted Odd Ratios For Behavioral Risk Factors By Perceived Social Support (PSS) Subscales and Empowerment Scale among Female Middle School Students In Matamoros, Mexico, 2003
| Fighting (n=625; N=6785) | Alcohol Use (n=622; N=6,765) | Tobacco Use (n=618; N=6,735) | Sexual Activity (n=626; N=6792) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
| Age (continuous variable) | 1.26 (.96, 1.66) | 1.49 (1.17, 1.91) | 1.64 (1.29, 2.08) | 1.50 (.81, 2.77) |
| Economic Status (continuous variable) | 1.27 (.79, 2.03)* | .86 (.70, 1.05)* | ||
| Empowerment | ||||
| PSS – Friends | ||||
| PSS – School | 3.51 (1.05, 11.69) | 3.52 (2.27, 5.48) | 4.32 (2.43, 7.68) | |
| PSS – Family | 2.17 (.82, 5.76) | 1.03 (.35, 3.04) | 1.18 (.31, 4.46) | 1.01 (.06, 17.07) |
| PSS – Neighbors | ||||
| PSS – Other Adults | .36 (.17, .77) | |||
| Interaction terms | N/A | NA | NA | N/A |
Bolded numbers = significant at type I error level=.05
*
economic status left in the model determined by significant univariate finding