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Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression model of factors associated with reported sexual intercourse

From: Factors associated with self-reported first sexual intercourse in Scottish adolescents

Variable

Odds Ratios (95% CI)

Age

2.16 (1.73, 2.70)***

Family type

 

   Natural parents

1.00

   Step family

2.02 (1.56, 2.64)***

   Single parent

1.33 (0.98, 1.82)

   Grand/foster parents

4.27 (1.52, 11.98)**

Average weekly spending money

 

   <£10

1.00

   £10–£20

2.85 (2.19, 3.72)***

   >£20

3.65 (2.65, 5.01)***

Gender

 

   Male

1.00

   Female

1.48 (1.14, 1.91)**

Decreasing parental monitoring

1.45 (1.24, 1.70)***

Decreasing enjoyment of school

2.55 (2.15, 3.03)***

  1. Number cases 3497/4379.
  2. * p < 0.05.
  3. ** p < 0.01.
  4. *** p < 0.001.