Table 3 Bivariate and Multivariable analysis of common mental disorders among respondents in south Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia, 2018

Sex

Male

295

91

1

1

Female

219

126

1.86(1.353–2.572)

2.46(1.683–3.620)*

Job status

Employed

396

142

1

1

Non-employed

118

75

1.77(1.253–2.508)

1.76(1.193–2.602)*

Social support

Strong

244

67

1

1

Moderate

140

47

1.22(0.798–1.874)

1.32(0.832–2.095)

Poor

130

103

2.88(1.985–4.194)

2.33(1.499–3.638)*

Current use of khat

No

442

168

1

1

Yes

72

49

1.79(1.195–2.682)

1.69(1.086–2.642)*

Current use tobacco (smoking)

No

454

170

1

1

Yes

60

47

2.09(1.374–3.185)

1.71(1.035–2.840)*

Family history of mental illness

No

463

168

1

1

Yes

51

49

2.64(1.723–4.070)

2.15(1.320–3.506)*

Residence

Urban

278

92

1

1

Rural

236

125

1.60(1.162–2.205)

2.01(1.349–3.006)*

Comorbid physical illness

No

37

28

1

1

Yes

477

189

1.91(1.137–3.209)

0.79(0.425–1.502)