Table 4 Bivariate and Multivariate Analysis of Factors associated with Tobacco Use Disorder among Male Police Officers in urban (Dar Es Salaam), Tanzania 2019
Characteristic/variables | Tobacco (n, %) | cOR (95% CI) | p-value | aOR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age group ( n = 375) | |||||
21–30 | 4 (4.1) | 1 | - | ||
31–40 | 11 (8.1) | 2.09 (0.64 – 6.75) | 0.221 | - | - |
41 and above | 10 (7.0) | 1.78 (0.54 – 5.85) | 0.342 | - | - |
Marital status ( n = 446) | |||||
Single | 3 (3.6) | 1 | - | ||
Married | 25 (7.3) | 2.13 (0.63 – 7.23) | 0.225 | - | - |
Others | 1 (5.0) | 1.42 (0.14 –14.4) | 0.766 | - | - |
Years at work ( n = 450) | |||||
5–14 | 14 (5.9) | 1 | - | ||
15 and above | 15 (7.0) | 1.21 (0.57 – 2.56) | 0.625 | - | - |
Operational activities ( n = 453) | |||||
Yes | 22 (6.5) | 1 | - | ||
No | 5 (4.3) | 0.64 (0.24 – 1.72) | 0.374 | - | - |
Police section ( n = 462) | |||||
General duty | 5 (4.0) | 1 | - | ||
Specialized sections | 24 (7.1) | 1.82 (0.68 – 4.88) | 0.234 | - | - |
Depression ( n = 486) | |||||
No | 96 (19.8) | 1 | 1 | ||
Yes | 390 (80.2) | 3.12 (1.39 – 6.97) | 0.006 | 2.63 (1.12 – 6.15) | 0.026* |
Alcohol Use Disorder ( n = 468) | |||||
Yes | 62 (13.3) | 7.60 (3.46 – 16.71) | |||
No | 406 (86.8) | 1 | < 0.001 | 8.03 (3.52 – 18.28) | < 0.001* |