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Table 2 Results of one-way logistic regressions and multiple logistic regression analysis of use of dietary supplements supporting weight reduction (DSSWR)

From: Consumption of dietary supplements to support weight reduction in adults according to sociodemographic background, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, body fat and physical activity

Variables

Use of DSSWR

One-way logistic regressions

Multiple logistic regression

OR (95% CI)

p value

OR (95% CI)

p value

Sex

 Women

1.95 (1.71–2.23)

< 0.001

2.59 (2.17–3.08)

< 0.001

Age category

 18–35 years old

1.47 (1.22–1.76)

< 0.001

1.29 (1.03–1.61)

0.026

 36–60 years old

1.16 (0.97–1.38)

0.096

   

Education

 Higher

3.12 (2.30–4.25)

< 0.001

1.67 (1.14–2.44)

0.008

 Secondary

1.40 (1.10–1.79)

0.007

   

Financial status

  “Good”

2.34 (1.93–2.84)

< 0.001

2.41 (1.86–3.12)

< 0.001

  “Hard to say”

1.97 (1.57–2.47)

< 0.001

2.18 (1.69–2.81)

< 0.001

BMI status

 Underweight

2.10 (1.23–3.59)

0.007

   

%BF

 Normal

1.34 (1.17–1.52)

< 0.001

   

PA level

 High

1.76 (1.41–2.19)

< 0.001

1.43 (1.11–1.86)

0.006