Table 2

Univariate analyses of risk of attrition

Risk factorOdds ratiop value
Age, yr0.990.19
Female sex0.920.56
Weight, lb0.99< 0.001
Initial BMI0.95< 0.001
Type of clinic
 Surgical0.12< 0.001
Smoking history1.170.18
Active smoking1.220.28
MSK disorder0.58< 0.001
Mental illness1.100.39
 Depression1.050.63
 Bipolar disorder8.62< 0.001
 Eating disorder1.220.28
 Anxiety disorder0.600.09
 Anxiety disorder with panic attacks0.550.018
 On MH medication*0.55< 0.001
 On antidepressants0.57< 0.001
 On neuroleptics1.060.18
  • BMI = body mass index; MH = mental health; MSK = musculoskeletal.

  • * Includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and antipsychotics.