Table 4 Multiple logistic regression analysis of variables associated with internet addiction in Bangladesh
From: Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among young adults in Bangladesh
Variables with category | Estimate | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | 0.08 | ||
Male | 0.70 | 2.031 (0.89–4.61) | 0.08 |
Female | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Living setup | < 0.01* | ||
Family members | − 1.182 | 0.313 (0.17–0.65) | 0.002 |
Others (mess, hostel) | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Length of using the internet | 0.27 | ||
< 6 months | − 0.623 | 0.622 (0.14–3.21) | 0.54 |
6–12 month | − 1.546 | 0.236 (0.04–1.56) | 0.15 |
> 1 year | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Device where internet is used | 0.43 | ||
Mobile/tab | − 0.515 | 0.613 (0.26–1.43) | 0.31 |
Computer | − 0.208 | 0.824 (0.36–1.92) | 0.52 |
Both | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Time spent daily on the internet | < 0.01* | ||
< 1 h | − 3.514 | 0.033 (0.01–0.13) | 0.00 |
1–< 2 h | − 2.810 | 0.067 (0.03–0.17) | 0.00 |
2–< 3 h | − 1.622 | 0.214 (0.11–0.43) | 0.00 |
3 or 3+ h | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Family relation detachment | < 0.01* | ||
No | − 2.328 | 0.098 (0.04–0.28) | 0.00 |
Yes | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Overuse of internet among family members | 0.51 | ||
No | − 0.228 | 0.796 (0.403–1.571) | 0.51 |
Yes | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Recommended amount physical activity | < 0.01* | ||
No | 1.12 | 2.87 (1.65–5.08) | 0.00 |
Yes | Reference | Reference | Reference |
Smoking (current smoker) | < 0.01* | ||
No | − 1.41 | 0.26 (0.13–0.58) | 0.001 |
Yes | Reference | Reference | Reference |