Table 2.
Inferential statistics comparing LSc determinants for study participants (N = 94).
| Variables | Controls n = 47 | LSc n = 47 | p values | OR (95% CI) | Cramer's V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol use | |||||
| No | 10 (21.3%) | 20 (42.6%) | 0.027 | 0.365 (0.147–0.904) | 0.228 |
| Low-moderate | 37 (78.8%) | 27 (57.4%) | |||
| Diabetes | |||||
| No | 42 (89.4%) | 33 (70.2%) | 0.021 | 3.564 (1.165–10.903) | 0.238 |
| Yes | 5 (10.6%) | 14 (29.8%) | |||
| Hypertension | |||||
| No | 39 (83.0%) | 26 (55.3%) | 0.004 | 3.938 (1.517–10.218) | 0.299 |
| Yes | 8 (17.0%) | 21 (44.7%) | |||
LSc = lichen sclerosus. OR = odds ratio. 95% CI = 95 percent confidence interval. The bold values represent OR < 1, to highlight the protective effect, and Cramer's V < 0.3.