Table 3 Multiple logistic regression analysis showing independent predictors of depression in the subjects
From: Depression in the elderly: Does family system play a role? A cross-sectional study
VARIABLES | DEPRESSED n (%) | ADJUSTED OR* | 95% CI** |
|---|---|---|---|
Family System (p < 0.001) | Â | Â | Â |
Joint Family System | 27 (11.9) | 1 | Â |
Nuclear Family System | 51 (29.3) | 4.3 | 2.4–7.6 |
Gender (p = 0.003) | Â | Â | Â |
Male | 49 (15.7) | 1 | Â |
Female | 29 (33) | 3.5 | 1.5–8.1 |
Marital Status (p = 0.023) | Â | Â | Â |
Married | 49 (15.6) | 1 | Â |
Single†| 5 (45.5) | 4.1 | 1.1–15.3 |
Divorced/Widowed/Separated | 24 (32.4) | 2.0 | 1.0–4.0 |
Employment Status (p = 0.035) | Â | Â | Â |
Employed | 13 (10.4) | 1 | Â |
Unemployed/Retired | 36 (19.3) | 2.2 | 1.1–4.4 |
Education (p = 0.003) | Â | Â | Â |
Educated‡ | 38 (15) | 1 |  |
Uneducated | 40 (27.2) | 2.3 | 1.3–4.1 |