Table 4 Multiple regression models of adjusted mean BMI and life-course socio-economic status
Socio-economic status | Adjusted BMIa | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Education | |||
Mother’s | Own | 0.0339 | |
< Primary | < Primary | 21.48 | - |
> = Primary | < Primary | 23.10 | 0.36 |
< Primary | > = Primary | 23.27 | 0.01 |
> = Primary | > = Primary | 23.90 | 0.04 |
Father’s | Own | 0.0062 | |
< Primary | < Primary | 21.45 | - |
> = Primary | < Primary | 23.13 | 0.11 |
< Primary | > = Primary | 22.84 | 0.09 |
> = Primary | > = Primary | 24.39 | 0.0007 |
Employment | |||
Mother’s | Own | 0.0852 | |
Unemployed | Unemployed | 21.63 | - |
Employed | Unemployed | 23.64 | 0.33 |
Unemployed | Employed | 23.58 | 0.02 |
Employed | Employed | 23.65 | 0.37 |
Father’s | Own | < .0001 | |
Unemployed | Unemployed | 21.17 | - |
Employed | Unemployed | 25.28 | 0.001 |
Unemployed | Employed | 24.57 | 0.0002 |
Employed | Employed | 23.48 | 0.039 |