Table 3. Multivariate analysis by logistic regression (enter method) to evaluate factors independently associated with NSSPM occurrence in DTC patients.
| Variable | Coefficient | S.E. | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at DTC diagnosis (years) | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.04* |
| Gender (Female) | -0.56 | 0.68 | 0.41 |
| Histological type (Papillary) | 0.03 | 0.60 | 0.97 |
| RAI-131 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.35 |
DTC: differentiated thyroid carcinoma; NSSPM: non-synchronous second primary malignancy; RAI-131: I131 radioactive iodine treatment; S.E.: standard error.
* Statistically significant p < 0.05.