Table 2 Multiple logistic regression for factors associated with mental distress among undergraduate students at Hargeisa University (n = 570)
Characteristic | Mental distressa | Unadjusted odds ratios (95% CI) | Adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |||
Sex | ||||
Male | 13.6 | 86.4 | 1 | 1 |
Female | 29.5 | 70.5 | 2.66 (1.75, 4.05) | 3.52 (1.94, 6.39) |
Age in years | ||||
18–22 | 25.5 | 74.5 | 2.00 (1.31, 3.05) | 1.69 (0.96, 3.00) |
>22 | 14.6 | 85.4 | 1 | 1 |
Marital status | ||||
Single | 20.2 | 79.8 | 1 | – |
Married | 17.5 | 82.5 | 0.84 (0.41, 1.73) | – |
Other | 16.7 | 83.3 | 0.79 (0.17, 3.67) | – |
Monthly income (in US dollars) | ||||
≤100 | 21.8 | 78.2 | 1.99 (1.14, 3.50) | 2.19 (1.12, 4.28) |
>100 | 12.2 | 87.8 | 1 | 1 |
Having a close friend | ||||
Yes | 16.8 | 83.2 | 1 | 1 |
No | 40.8 | 59.2 | 3.41 (2.01, 5.79) | 2.30 (1.02, 5.21) |
Satisfying relationship with friends | ||||
Yes | 17.9 | 82.1 | 1 | 1 |
No | 48.6 | 51.4 | 4.32 (2.15, 8.69) | 7.33 (2.83, 18.93) |
Satisfying relationship with family | ||||
Yes | 18.7 | 81.3 | 1 | 1 |
No | 55.6 | 44.4 | 5.45 (2.10, 14.15) | 11.52 (3.18, 41.72) |
Current use of Khat | ||||
Yes | 32.1 | 67.9 | 2.30 (1.43, 3.70) | 2.87 (1.26, 6.56) |
No | 17.0 | 83.0 | 1 | 1 |
Current use of alcohol | ||||
Yes | 40.0 | 60.0 | 2.76 (0.77, 9.94) | 0.26 (0.04, 1.84) |
No | 19.5 | 80.5 | 1 | 1 |
Current smoking | ||||
Yes | 36.5 | 63.5 | 2.60 (1.42, 4.77) | 2.14 (0.80, 5.75) |
No | 18.1 | 81.9 | 1 | 1 |