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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

  1. Note: CI = Confidence Interval
  2. *All drug use variables were defined as ever in the last six months.