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Table 3 Bivariate and multivariate analysis of aggressive behavior among problematic substance use in south Gondar zone, northwest Ethiopia 2019

From: Prevalence and determinants of aggressive behavior among adults with problematic substance use in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey

Variables

Category

Aggressive behavior

COR 95% CI

AOR 95% CI

P -value

Yes

No

Comorbid physical illness

Yes

72

56

2.46 (1.68, 3.61)

2.07(1.37, 3.11) *

0.001

No

229

438

1

1

 

Previous history of aggressive behavior

Yes

46

49

1.64 (1.06, 2.52)

1.56(0.99, 2.46)

0.56

No

255

445

1

1

 

Stressful life event

Yes

58

48

2.218(1.46, 3.35)

2.09(1.36, 3.23) *

0.0001

No

243

446

1

1

 

Depressive symptoms

Yes

143

148

2.12(1.52, 2.85)

2.16(1.58, 2.94) *

0.0001

No

158

346

1

1

 

Family history of mental illness

Yes

35

14

4.51(2.38, 8.54)

3.94 (2.02, 7.69) *

0.0001

No

266

480

1

1

 
  1. * p < 0.05, COR = crude odds ratio; AOR = adjusted odds ratio; 1 = reference group