Table 1.
Association of sociodemographic factors with food insecurity (n=299) on multivariable analysis
| Variable | Total | FI present, n (%) | Adjusted PR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | |||||
| Present | 71 | 29 (41) | 1.35 | 0.98-1.87 | 0.060 |
| Absent | 228 | 66 (29) | 1 | ||
| SES | |||||
| Middle | 90 | 35 (39) | 3.59 | 1.82-7.06 | 0.001 |
| Lower middle | 88 | 36 (41) | 3.16 | 1.57-6.37 | 0.001 |
| Lower | 29 | 15 (52) | 3.59 | 1.68-7.67 | 0.001 |
| Upper and upper middle | 92 | 9 (10) | Ref | ||
| Ration card | |||||
| APL | 104 | 19 (18) | Ref | ||
| BPL | 175 | 73 (42) | 1.38 | 0.89-2.14 | 0.145 |
| None | 20 | 3 (15) | 0.57 | 0.19-1.68 | 0.312 |
| PDS services availing | |||||
| Yes | 274 | 93 (34) | 3.15 | 0.86-11.58 | 0.083 |
| No | 25 | 2 (8) | Ref |
PR: Prevalence ratio, CI: Confidence interval, PDS: Public Distribution System, APL: Above poverty line, BPL: Below poverty line, SES: Socioeconomic status, FI: Food Insecurity