Table 3 Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models of suicidal ideation in Ethiopian university students

Gender

 Male

Ref

 Female

1.17 (0.82–1.66)

1.07 (0.73–1.58)

0.72

Age (years)

 17–19

Ref

 20–24

2.46 (0.85–7.14)

2.62 (0.83–8.22)

0.11

 >25

1.97 (0.73–5.36)

2.41 (0.84–6.91)

0.10

Residence

 Rural

Ref

 Urban

1.22 (0.85–1.76)

1.49 (0.99–2.21)

0.52

Year of study

 1st year

Ref

 2nd year

1.18 (0.78–1.79)

1.09 (0.69–1.73)

0.71

 3rd year

0.87 (0.58–1.31)

0.87 (0.56–1.34)

0.52

Relationship status

 Single

0.7 (0.5–0.98)

0.71 (0.49–1.02)

0.06

 In relationship

Ref

Religious practice

 Yes

Ref

 No

1.23 (0.74–2.03)

1.54 (0.89–2.67)

0.13

Mental distress

 Yes

2.36 (1.67–3.34)

2.0 (1.38–2.91)

< 0.0001***

 No

Ref

Family history of mental illness

 Yes

3.60 (2.30–5.62)

3.05 (1.89–4.92)

< 0.0001***

 No

Ref

Social support

 Non or low

2.21 (1.56–3.1)

2.0 (1.35–2.82)

< 0.001**

 Moderate or high

Ref

Current cigarette smoker

 Yes

1.56 (0.84–2.91)

1.09 (0.52–2.31)

0.82

 No

Ref

Current kaht chewer

 Yes

1.9 (1.22–2.90)

1.78 (1.05–3.0)

0.03*

 No

Ref

Current alcohol user

 Yes

1.39 (0.91–1.93)

1.60 ((1.05–2.42)

0.03*

 No

Ref