Table 2. Factors associated with symptoms compatible with Parkinson disease in Peru: bivariable and multivariable models.
| Characteristics | Bivariable model | Multivariable model * |
|---|---|---|
| PR (95%CI) | PR (95%CI) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Female | 2.68 (1.13; 6.34) | 2.14 (0.58; 7.93) |
| Age (years) | ||
| < 40 | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| 40-54 | 2.56 (0.55; 12.01) | 1.87 (0.45; 7.75) |
| 55+ | 7.37 (1.70; 31.90) | 4.05 (1.01; 16.34) |
| Schooling level | ||
| Primary | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Secondary | 0.24 (0.10; 0.62) | 0.55 (0.19; 1.62) |
| Higher education | 0.27 (0.08; 0.91) | 0.72 (0.22; 2.36) |
| Socioeconomic status | ||
| Low tertile | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Middle tertile | 0.89 (0.38; 2.08) | 1.22 (0.47; 3.17) |
| High tertile | 0.47 (0.17; 1.35) | 0.95 (0.28; 3.26) |
| Use of wood for cooking | ||
| No | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Yes | 3.93 (1.61; 9.60) | 3.45 (1.25; 9.48) |
| History of tobacco use | ||
| Never | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Ever in life | 0.48 (0.19; 1.19) | 0.78 (0.27; 2.26) |
| Alcohol consumption | ||
| Never | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Ever in life | 0.55 (0.25; 1.18) | 1.44 (0.55; 3.76) |
| Physical activity levels | ||
| Moderate/High | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Low | 1.42 (0.66; 3.06) | 1.03 (0.46; 2.32) |
| Body mass index | ||
| Normal | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Overweight | 0.60 (0.19; 1.85) | 0.53 (0.17; 1.60) |
| Obesity | 2.08 (0.81; 5.37) | 1.73 (0.66; 4.49) |
| Hypertension | ||
| No | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Yes | 2.86 (1.34; 6.12) | 1.89 (0.95; 3.77) |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | ||
| No | 1.00 (Reference) | 1.00 (Reference) |
| Yes | 3.00 (1.28; 7.03) | 1.86 (0.74; 4.63) |
95%CI: 95% confidence interval; PR: prevalence ratio.
* The model is adjusted for all the variables listed.