Table 3.
Multivariate Logistic Regression of Factors Associated with Food Insecurity, 2019
| Variable (reference categorya) | B | P value | Odds Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year in school (Sophomore) | ||||
| Junior | 0.18 | 0.23 | 1.19 | 0.89–1.59 |
| Senior | −0.01 | 0.94 | 0.99 | 0.75–1.31 |
| Masters | −0.27 | 0.11 | 0.76 | 0.54–1.07 |
| PhD or EdD | −0.36 | 0.06 | 0.69 | 0.48–1.01 |
| Previous Food Security Status (Previously Food Secure) | ||||
| Previously Food Insecure | 1.57 | < 0.01 | 4.79 | 3.68–6.26 |
| Student monthly income | −0.11 | < 0.01 | 0.89 | 0.83–0.96 |
| Family financial support (Yes) | ||||
| No | 0.26 | 0.02 | 1.30 | 1.05–1.61 |
| Employment status (Employed) | ||||
| Unemployed | 0.37 | 0.01 | 1.443 | 1.16–1.80 |
| Gender (Male) | ||||
| Female | 0.03 | 0.80 | 1.03 | 0.85–1.25 |
| Race (Caucasian/white) | ||||
| Non-white | −0.10 | 0.44 | 0.91 | 0.72–1.16 |
| Ethnicity (Non-Hispanic or Latino) | ||||
| Hispanic | 0.51 | 0.02 | 1.66 | 1.08–2.53 |
| Marital Status (Single) | ||||
| Partnered | −0.05 | 0.72 | 0.96 | 0.74–1.23 |
| Residence (On-campus) | ||||
| Off-campus | −0.08 | 0.55 | 0.92 | 0.71–1.20 |
| First Generation Student Status (Yes) | ||||
| No | −0.10 | 0.39 | 0.91 | 0.73–1.13 |
| Age | −.018 | 0.09 | 0.98 | 0.96–1.00 |
α, p < 0.05, significant values are bolded.
aReference category included for categorical variables