Table 3 Predictive variables. Logistic regression. Dependent variable: loneliness

Sex

0.136

0.712

0.923

0.601–1.415

1.112

Age

0.767

0.381

1.013

0.984–1.042

1.112

Living alone

58.977

0.000

4.506

3.069–6.617

1.100

General Mental Health (GHQ)

44.080

0.000

1.307

1.208–1.414

1.695

Quality of life (COOP-Wonca)

14.410

0.000

1.085

1.040–1.131

1.722

No one is concerned about the older person

15.666

0.000

2.238

1.502–3.336

1.035

Depression

13.009

0.000

2.279

1.457–3.567

1.261

Do not eat hot food more than two days a week

10.173

0.001

2.933

1.514–5.681

1.027

Having no one to turn to for help

6.857

0.009

1.968

1.186–3.265

1.055

Primary (or less) Education Level

5.100

0.024

1.335

1.039–1.716

1.100

Constant

81.628

0.000