Table 3.
ORs and 95% CIs for attitudes regarding weight control and lifestyles in men compared to those in women
| OR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI)a | |
|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate self-perception of weight | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 6.29 (3.35–11.83) | 8.13 (4.17–15.86) |
| No weight control effort in the past 1 year | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 2.24 (1.75–2.87) | 2.20 (1.71–2.84) |
| No exercise | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 0.44 (0.33–0.59) | 0.48 (0.35–0.64) |
| No diet therapy | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 1.53 (1.13–2.07) | 1.56 (1.13–2.16) |
| No pharmacotherapy | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 15.98 (8.11–31.50) | 13.27 (6.82–25.79) |
| Heavy drinking | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 1.35 (1.05–1.74) | 1.32 (1.02–1.72) |
| Current smoking | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 6.72 (4.94–9.14) | 6.92 (5.00–9.59) |
| Low physical activity | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 0.78 (0.63–0.97) | 0.85 (0.67–1.07) |
| Excessive energy intake | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 1.28 (0.98–1.67) | 1.22 (0.92–1.63) |
| High fat intake | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 1.04 (0.79–1.36) | 0.96 (0.72–1.29) |
| Frequent eating out | ||
| Women | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Men | 4.35 (3.39–5.60) | 4.38 (3.35–5.71) |
a
Adjusted for age, BMI, household income, education, and marital status. OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; AOR, adjusted odds ratio.