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Table 3 Predictors for weight loss (yes or no) after 1 year in logistic regression model (n = 159)

From: Predictors of weight loss in young adults who are over-weight or obese and have psychosocial problems: a post hoc analysis

Variable in the model

Exp (B)

95 % Conf. Interval

P-value

Consider a short term weight loss at baseline (30 day/6 months or more)

5.80

2.2 to 15.2

0.001

Preventive consultation and weight loss as goal

0.47

0.3 to 0.8

0.005

Number of problems (10 or more/7–9)

2.87

1.3 to 6.0

0.005

Age group (35–45/21–34 years)

2.87

1.3 to 6.3

0.009

Gender (female/male)

2.52

1.1 to 5.6

0.023

Weight group (obese/overweight)

1.48

1.0 to 2.2

0.053

Constant

0.012

 

0.003

Excluded from the model:

  

p-value

School education (high/low)

2.21

 

0.14

Single/not single

1.07

 

0.30

Self-rated health (bad to fair/good)

0.73

 

0.39

  1. Omnibus tests of model coefficients, Chi-square = 35.3, df = 6, P = 0.000
  2. Cox&Snell R Square = 0.20, Nagelkerke R Square = 0.27
  3. Hosmer and Lermeshow test: Chi-square = 7.2, df = 8, P = 0.52