Table 4

Covariate adjusted association between favourite star tobacco use and tobacco status of the respondent (n=632)

CovariateProportional odds ratios4-150 (odds of being higher in tobacco status)
OR95% CI p Value
Tobacco use: favourite star
 0Reference
 10.780.53 to 1.150.2
 21.531.01 to 2.320.046
 ⩾ 33.091.34 to 7.120.008
Grade
 6Reference
 70.810.34 to 1.950.6
 80.830.35 to 2.000.7
 91.860.82 to 4.200.1
 101.410.63 to 3.170.4
 111.480.65 to 3.360.3
 122.651.15 to 6.100.02
Sex
 FemaleReference
 Male0.850.60 to 1.190.3
Family and friends smoking
 NoneReference
 Family only1.390.57 to 3.400.5
 Friends only3.231.71 to 6.09< 0.0001
 Family and friends9.545.09 to 17.89< 0.0001
  • 4-150 The odds ratios are adjusted for all other variables listed in the table as well as perceived school performance and ownership of cigarette promotional items.