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. 2017 Oct 26;5:47. doi: 10.1186/s40337-017-0175-x

Table 3.

Multiple logistic regression model showing factors associated with disordered eating behaviours

Univariate Logistic Regression Analysis per Independent Variable Forward Multivariate Stepwise Logistic Regression Analysis
OR (95% CI) P OR (95% CI) P
BMI
 Underweight 1
 Normal Weight 1.95 (1.14–3.33) .015**
 Overweight 3.29 (1.77–6.11) <.001****
Perceived Weight
 Underweight 1 1
 Normal Weight 1.01 (0.48–2.12) .973 0.79 (0.34–1.86) .589
 Overweight 5.42 (2.56–11.47) <.001**** 2.80 (1.05–7.48) .041**
Weight Misconception
 Correct Weight Conception 1
 Misconception of Underweight 0.75 (0.24–2.38) .628
 Misconception of Normal Weight 0.42 (0.22–0.80) .008***
 Misconception of Overweight 4.19 (2.27–7.74) <.001****
Pressure from family 2.17 (1.75–2.70) <.001****
Pressure from friends 2.48 (1.93–3.18) <.001****
Pressure from dating 1.86 (1.48–2.34) <.001****
Pressure from media 1.90 (1.53–2.36) <.001****
Watch TV
 No 1 1
 Yes 1.80 (0.94–3.46) .076* 2.40 (1.11–5.18) .026**
Watch DVD
 No 1
 Yes 1.67 (0.98–2.85) .058*
Chat Online
 No 1
 Yes 2.35 (1.21–4.57) .011**
Play Online
 No 1
 Yes 1.34 (0.84–2.14) .23*
Body Satisfaction 0.92 (0.89–0.95) <.001**** 0.96 (0.93–0.99) .019**
Positive Affect 0.96 (0.93–0.99) .005***
Negative Affect 1.10 (1.06–1.14) <.001**** 1.07 (1.03–1.12) <.001****

OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval

Pressure perceived sociocultural pressure to thin body and weight loss

*p ⩽ 0.25, **p < 0.05, ***p < 0.01, ****p < 0.001