Table 2 Logistic regression models examining the relationship between body size perception and dieting for weight loss over time by weight statusa

From: Body size perception and weight control in youth: 9-year international trends from 24 countries

 

Overweight adolescents (perceived overweight)

Non-overweight adolescents (perceived overweight)

 

OR

95% CI

P-value

OR

95% CI

P-value

Girls dieting for weight loss

 2001/2002

3.67

2.86–4.77

<0.001

4.74

4.45–5.06

<0.001

 2005/2006

3.02

2.46–3.71

<0.001

4.73

4.44–5.04

<0.001

 2009/2010

2.63

2.21–3.14

<0.001

4.37

4.10–4.66

<0.001

Boys dieting for weight loss

 2001/2002

5.15

4.23–6.28

<0.001

9.67

8.62–10.85

<0.001

 2005/2006

4.18

3.59–4.87

<0.001

8.65

7.77–9.62

<0.001

 2009/2010

3.69

3.29–4.24

<0.001

8.29

7.49–9.18

<0.001

  1. aAll models tested the interaction between year and perceived overweight, and adjusted for covariates (family affluence, body mass index, country level of development).
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