Table 2 Univariate association of different variables with depression episodes, Ethiopia 2003
Factors | Respondents n | Depression episodes n (%) | OR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residence | ||||
 Rural | 4179 | 397 (9.5) | 1.4 (1.04-1.89) | 0.028 |
 Urban | 746 | 52 (7.0) | 1 |  |
Sex | ||||
 Male | 2383 | 207 (8.7) | 1 |  |
 Female | 2542 | 242 (9.5) | 1.1 (0.91-1.34) | 0.310 |
Marital status | ||||
 Never married | 863 | 30 (3.5) | 1 |  |
 Currently married | 3351 | 302 (9.0) | 2.8 (1.88-4.03) | <0.001 |
 Separated | 88 | 6 (6.8) | 2.0 (0.82-5.02) | 0.125 |
 Divorced | 234 | 34 (14.5) | 4.7 (2.82-7.91) | <0.001 |
 Widowed | 389 | 77 (19.8) | 6.8 (4.41-0.66) | <0.001 |
Current job | ||||
 Employed | 2858 | 277 (9.7) | 1 |  |
 Unemployed | 2024 | 172 (8.5) | 0.95 (0.71-1.15) | 0.155 |
Income level | Â | Â | Â | Â |
 ≤ 500 birr | 4514 | 410 (9.1) | 1 |  |
 501–999 birr | 255 | 29 (11.4) | 1.3 (0.86-1.92) | 0.221 |
 ≥ 1000 birr | 74 | 10 (13.5) | 1.6 (0.81-3.07) | 0.193 |
Alcohol consumption | ||||
 Life time abstainer | 3049 | 189 (6.2) | 1 |  |
 Non heavy drinkers | 1292 | 187 (14.5) | 2.6 (2.07-3.17) | <0.001 |
 Infrequent heavy drinkers | 152 | 22 (14.5) | 2.6 (1.59-4.12) | <0.001 |
 Frequent heavy drinkers | 418 | 51 (12.2) | 2.1 (1.52-2.92) | <0.001 |