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Table 3 Results of automatic (step-up) binary logistic regression analyses with tobacco use disorder (TUD) as dependent variable (never-smokers as reference group) and the STin2.12 allele (regression 1) or STin.10/10 genotype (regression 2) and the other listed variables as explanatory variables

From: SLC6A4STin2 VNTR genetic polymorphism is associated with tobacco use disorder, but not with successful smoking cessation or smoking characteristics: a case control study

 

Variables

Wald

df

p value

OR

95% CI

Regression 1

STin2.12 allele

8.68

1

0.003

2.68

1.39 – 5.18

 

Mood disorders

6.51

1

0.011

1.97

1.17 – 3.32

 

Years of education

72.98

1

<0.001

0.76

0.71 – 0.81

Regression 2

STin2.10/10 genotype

8.14

1

0.004

0.38

0.20 – 0.74

 

Mood disorders

6.64

1

0.010

1.98

1.18 – 3.34

 

Years of education

72.99

1

<0.001

0.76

0.71 – 0.81

  1. OR: odds ratio with 95% CI: 95% confidence interval.