Table 2 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with being at risk of malnutrition among a cohort of street-involved youth (n = 509)
From: Methamphetamine use and malnutrition among street-involved youth
| Characteristic* | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
|
Non-injection crystal
methamphetamine use | ||
| Yes vs. No | 1.60 (1.03 - 2.48) | 0.036 |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 22 years vs. > 22 years old | 1.07 (0.99 - 1.17) | 0.097 |
| Crack use | ||
| Yes vs. No | 1.44 (0.90 - 2.31) | 0.125 |
| Injection heroin use | ||
| Yes vs. No | 1.41 (0.84 - 2.36) | 0.193 |