Table 4.
Bivariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with undernutrition among adults with major depressive disorder at University of Gondar Referral Teaching Hospital & Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital.
| Characteristics | Undernutrition | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 62 | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 65 | 163 | 1.35 (0.89–2.06) | 1.42 (0.92–2.21) |
| Living condition | ||||
| Alone | 25 | 38 | 0.65 (0.37–1.13) | 0.76 (0.40–1.44) |
| With family | 102 | 240 | 1 | 1 |
| Residence | ||||
| Rural | 66 | 188 | 1.93 (1.26–2.97)∗ | 1.84 (1.18–2.85)∗ |
| Urban | 61 | 90 | 1 | 1 |
| Medication for MDD | ||||
| Only amitriptyline | 63 | 143 | 0.66 (0.33–1.32) | 0.87 (0.41–1.88) |
| Only fluoxetine | 52 | 94 | 0.53 (0.26–1.10) | 0.60 (0.28–1.31) |
| Other | 12 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Known comorbid disease | ||||
| Yes | 6 | 24 | 1.91 (0.76–4.76) | 1.51 (0.50–4.57) |
| No | 121 | 254 | 1 | 1 |
| Taking multiple medication | ||||
| Yes | 51 | 119 | 1.77 (1.03–3.05)∗ | 1.70 (1.01–2.87)∗ |
| No | 76 | 159 | 1 | 1 |
| Sleep problem | ||||
| Yes | 53 | 140 | 1.19 (0.96–2.59) | 1.5 (0.78–2.50) |
| No problem | 22 | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Taking prescribed diet | ||||
| Yes | 25 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| No | 102 | 247 | 1.95 (1.09–3.47)∗ | 1.09 (1.06–3.41)∗ |
| Alcohol use | ||||
| Yes | 8 | 47 | 3.03 (1.39–6.61)∗ | 2,96 (1.34–6.55)∗ |
| No | 119 | 231 | 1 | 1 |
∗Statistically significant at P < 0.05.