Table 2 Multiple regression analysis of error in reporting BMI in 2007-2008 using demographic and socio-economic predictor variables (population-weighted data)
| Â | Coefficient (SE) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Measured BMI | -0.083 (0.005) | < 0.001 |
Age (years) | -0.013 (0.001) | < 0.001 |
Female | -0.216 (0.040) | < 0.001 |
SEIFAa decile | -0.008 (0.011) | 0.510 |
Born in Australia | 0.036 (0.044) | 0.415 |
Urban | 0.040 (0.059) | 0.497 |
Completed school year 12 | -0.180 (0.045) | < 0.001 |
Completed tertiary qualification | 0.020 (0.044) | 0.653 |
Constant | 2.329 (0.155) | < 0.001 |