Table 2

Results of the logistic regression analysis of the most significant determinants of smoking among the Saudi population

VariableBSEORp
Sex3.3070.17927.3<0.001
Marital status0.1960.1042.2<0.001
Education0.1950.0991.20.05
BMI0.1230.0391.1<0.01
Income0.1110.0391.1<0.01
Age2-150 −0.0110.0040.9<0.01
  • B = coefficient of regression; SE = standard error; OR = odds ratios; BMI = body mass index.

  • 2-150 Age was used as a quantitative continuous variable.