Table 2.
Multivariate Logistic Regression of Factors Associated with Basic Needs Insecurity, 2019
| Variable (reference categorya) | B | P value | Odds Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year in school (Sophomore) | ||||
| Junior | 0.58 | < 0.01 | 1.78 | 1.31–2.42 |
| Senior | 0.72 | < 0.01 | 2.06 | 1.52–2.78 |
| Masters | 0.52 | < 0.01 | 1.68 | 1.18–2.40 |
| PhD or EdD | 0.44 | 0.03 | 1.55 | 1.05–2.31 |
| Previous Food Security Status (Previously Food Secure) | ||||
| Previously Food Insecure | 1.21 | < 0.01 | 3.36 | 2.64–4.28 |
| Student monthly income | −0.17 | < 0.01 | 0.85 | 0.77–0.92 |
| Family financial support (Yes) | ||||
| No | 0.48 | < 0.01 | 1.61 | 1.30–2.00 |
| Employment status (Employed) | ||||
| Unemployed | 0.53 | < 0.01 | 1.70 | 1.34–2.17 |
| Gender (Male) | ||||
| Female | 0.15 | 0.16 | 1.16 | 0.94–1.42 |
| Race (Caucasian/white) | ||||
| Non-white | −0.07 | 0.57 | 0.93 | 0.73–1.19 |
| Ethnicity (Non-Hispanic) | ||||
| Hispanic | 0.40 | 0.06 | 1.49 | 0.98–2.25 |
| Marital Status (Single) | ||||
| Partnered | 0.06 | 0.67 | 1.06 | 0.82–1.36 |
| Residence (On-campus) | ||||
| Off-campus | 0.51 | < 0.01 | 1.67 | 1.25–2.22 |
| First Generation Student Status (Yes) | ||||
| No | −0.04 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 0.77–1.20 |
| Age | −0.03 | 0.01 | 0.97 | 0.95–0.99 |
α, p < 0.05, significant values are bolded.
aReference category included for categorical variables