Table 2.
Independent correlates of fair or poor self-rated health among 443 participants with stages 3–4 CKD
| Variable | Odds Ratio (95% CI)a | Likelihood Ratio Test P value | Akaike Information Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty model | — | — | 614.2 |
| Plus β-blocker use | 2.79 (1.96 to 4.69) | <0.001 | 588.4 |
| Plus prevalent diabetes | 2.23 (1.51 to 3.31) | <0.001 | 574.2 |
| Plus work status | |||
| Unemployed | 3.51 (1.68 to 7.32) | <0.001 | 389.1 |
| Retired | 1.98 (1.04 to 3.74) | ||
| On disability | 19.7 (2.30 to 168.4) | ||
| Plus body mass indexb | 1.05 (1.01 to 1.08) | 0.01 | 384.1 |
| Plus current alcohol use | 0.70 (0.41 to 1.19) | 0.07 | 382.7 |
95% CI, 95% confidence interval.
a
Odds of reporting fair-to-poor self-rated health relative to odds of reporting good-to-excellent self-rated health, adjusted for previous characteristics in the table.
b
Body mass index (in kilograms per meter squared) modeled continuously.