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Table 4 Multivariable linear regression analysis of quality of life and mental health among youth experiencing homelessness in Kerman, Iran in 2017 (n = 202)

From: Correlates of quality of life and mental health among youth experiencing homelessness in Iran

Quality of life

Variables

B

95% CI

p-value

Mental health score

 

0.7

0.57; 0.83

< 0.001

Mental health

Age

15–24

1

--

--

25–29

-5.4

-10.51; -0.30

0.03

Education

Less than high school

1

--

---

High school or more

5.4

0.58; 10.38

0.02

Current living situation

Living with parents

1

--

--

Living with relatives

5.8

-5.63; 17.21

0.31

Living with spouse

-2.1

-14.22; 9.97

0.72

Living with friends

6.9

-6.40; 20.21

0.30

Living on the street

-12.1

-18.19; -6.07

< 0.001

Living with sexual partner

6.8

-5.67; 19.44

0.28

Lifetime history of carrying a weapon

Yes

1

--

--

No

12.8

6.86; 18.76

< 0.001

Quality of life score

 

0.41

0.31; 0.50

< 0.001