Table 3.
Multivariable Analysis of Factors Associated with Undiagnosed Hypertension Among Market Salespersons in Kitgum, Uganda
| Independent Variables | Adjusted OR | 95% CI | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | <29 years | Reference | |||
| 30–39 years | 1.76 | 0.51 | 6.07 | 0.374 | |
| 40–49 years | 2.32 | 0.66 | 8.18 | 0.190 | |
| >50 years | 7.02 | 1.93 | 25.55 | 0.003 | |
| Sex | Male | Reference | |||
| Female | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.65 | 0.005 | |
| Other occupation | No | Reference | |||
| Yes | 1.27 | 0.59 | 2.77 | 0.541 | |
| Alcohol use | No | Reference | |||
| Yes | 2.64 | 1.15 | 6.02 | 0.021 | |
| Physical activity | Yes | Reference | |||
| No | 1.84 | 0.85 | 3.97 | 0.119 | |
| Family history of hypertension | Yes | Reference | |||
| No | 0.55 | 0.24 | 1.25 | 0.151 | |
| Diabetes mellitus | No | Reference | |||
| Yes | 0.31 | 0.03 | 2.96 | 0.311 | |
| Body mass index | Normal weight | Reference | |||
| Overweight | 3.59 | 1.46 | 8.82 | 0.005 | |
| Obese | 2.46 | 0.81 | 7.45 | 0.113 | |