Table 4.
Factor associated with psychological distress.
| Parameters | Estimate | Standard Error | OR (95% CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food security: | ||||
| High | ||||
| Low (ref) | 2.836 | 0.371 | 17.06 (8.24, 35.32) | < 0.001 |
| Nutrient intake: | ||||
| Protein (g/day) | −0.019 | 0.009 | 0.981 (0.965, 0.998) | 0.027 * |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | −0.002 | 0.002 | 0.998 (0.995, 1.001) | 0.175 |
| Fiber (g/day) | −0.196 | 0.086 | 0.822 (0.695, 0.972) | 0.022 * |
| Beta-Carotene (µg/day) | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.000 (1.000, 1.000) | 0.767 |
| Vitamin K (µg/day) | −0.003 | 0.007 | 0.997 (0.984, 1.010) | 0.627 |
| Copper (mg/day) | −1.033 | 0.967 | 0.356 (0.054, 2.368) | 0.285 |
* p < 0.05—significant using Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) with psychological distress as the reference group (0 = normal, 1 = psychological distress). This model was adjusted for age, ethnicity, living arrangement, years of education, gastritis, physical activity, and depression.