Table 4.
Multivariable logistic regression models evaluating the association between alcohol use and absence of liver fibrosis (FIB-4 <1.45) stratified by HCV infection status
| Variable | Adjusted odds ratio (95% IC) for absence of liver fibrosis |
p-value |
|---|---|---|
| HCV negative | ||
| Lifetime alcohol consumption [kg. of alcohol] (n=139) |
||
| <150 kg. | 1 | 0.52 |
| 150–600 kg. | 1.61 (0.47, 5.53) | |
| >600 kg. | 0.95 (0.29, 3.10) | |
| Heavy episodic drinking (n=144) | ||
| <9 years | 1 | 0.37 |
| 9–21 years | 1.68 (0.63, 4.47) | |
| >21 years | 2.17 (0.70, 6.73) | |
| Heavy alcohol use [NIAAA definition] (last 30 days) (n=148) |
0.75 (0.32, 1.76) | 0.51 |
| HCV positive | ||
| Lifetime alcohol consumption [kg. of alcohol] |
||
| (n=133) | ||
| <150 kg. | 1 | 0.76 |
| 150–600 kg. | 0.84 (0.27, 2.61) | |
| >600 kg. | 1.18 (0.43, 3.26) | |
| Heavy episodic drinking (n=138) | ||
| <9 years | 1 | 0.97 |
| 9–21 years | 1.07 (0.41, 2.80) | |
| >21 years | 1.11 (0.44, 2.81) | |
| Heavy alcohol use [NIAAA definition] (last 30 days) (n=138) |
0.85 (0.38, 1.92) | 0.7 |