Linear regression models of factors associated with skipping meals in the last week due to COVID-19
Variables | Unadjusted models Coefficients (95% CI) | Adjusted model† Coefficients (95% CI) | Adjusted model: men only Coefficients (95% CI) | Adjusted model: women only Coefficients (95% CI) |
Observations | 3451 | 1274 | 2177 | |
Women (vs men) | 0.085 (0.049 to 0.122)*** | 0.055 (0.016 to 0.094)*** | – | – |
Age category (years) | ||||
18–24 | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref |
25–34 | 0.147 (0.092 to 0.202)*** | 0.050 (−0.013 to 0.114) | −0.051 (−0.160 to 0.058) | 0.120 (0.040 to 0.199)*** |
35–44 | 0.150 (0.100 to 0.199)*** | 0.047 (−0.018 to 0.112) | −0.080 (−0.201 to 0.041) | 0.110 (0.030 to 0.190)*** |
45+ | 0.087 (0.032 to 0.141)*** | −0.002 (−0.071 to 0.067) | −0.107 (−0.232 to 0.018)* | 0.049 (−0.037 to 0.135) |
Marital status | ||||
Married | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref |
Single | −0.109 (−0.153 to −0.065)*** | −0.059 (−0.118 to −0.000)** | −0.178 (−0.289 to −0.066)*** | −0.008 (−0.076 to 0.061) |
Divorced/separated/widowed | 0.081 (0.039 to 0.123)*** | 0.077 (0.031 to 0.122)*** | 0.081 (−0.101 to 0.264) | 0.080 (0.032 to 0.128)*** |
Household size | ||||
1–2 people | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref |
3–4 people | 0.048 (−0.012 to 0.108) | −0.008 (−0.069 to 0.053) | 0.003 (−0.086 to 0.091) | −0.043 (−0.133 to 0.047) |
5–6 people | 0.111 (0.054 to 0.168)*** | 0.049 (−0.011 to 0.110) | 0.070 (−0.018 to 0.159) | 0.018 (−0.072 to 0.107) |
7+ people | 0.112 (0.048 to 0.176)*** | 0.065 (−0.001 to 0.132)* | 0.104 (0.005 to 0.203)** | 0.032 (−0.064 to 0.128) |
Complete loss of income due to COVID-19 | 0.172 (0.141 to 0.203)*** | 0.154 (0.125 to 0.184)*** | 0.200 (0.149 to 0.251)*** | 0.125 (0.089 to 0.162)*** |
Survey round (2 vs 3) | 0.057 (0.027 to 0.088)*** | 0.049 (0.023 to 0.074)*** | 0.048 (0.004 to 0.092)** | 0.051 (0.020 to 0.083)*** |
*P<0.05; **p<0.01; ***p<0.001.
†Adjusted models also control for informal settlement where participant resides.