Table 3.
Univariate analyses of factors associated with poor glycemic control using the mean HbA1c among patients with DM at Gondar Referral Hospital, Ethiopia (2013)
| Variable | n (%) | Mean (Std Err) | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | ||||
| ≤24 | 29 (7.4) | 9.4 (0.44) | [8.54, 10.26] | |
| 25–44 | 97 (24.8) | 8.4 (0.21) | [7.99, 8.81] | P<0.001 |
| 45–64 | 190 (48.6) | 7.6 (0.12) | [7.36, 7.82] | |
| ≥65 | 73 (18.7) | 7 (0.18) | [6.65, 7.35] | |
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 207 (52.9) | 7.58 (0.12) | [7.35, 7.82] | P=0.010 |
| Male | 184 (47.1) | 8.08 (0.15) | [7.78, 8.38] | |
| Type of diabetes | ||||
| Type 1 | 111 (28.4) | 8.66 (0.20) | [8.26, 9.07] | P<0.001 |
| Type 2 | 280 (71.6) | 7.48 (0.10) | [7.29, 7.68] | |
| Duration of diabetes | ||||
| <7 years | 230 (59.3) | 7.68 (0.14) | [7.41, 7.96] | P=0.136 |
| ≥7 years | 158 (40.7) | 7.97 (0.13) | [7.71, 8.23] | |
Abbreviations: DM, diabetes mellitus; Std Err, standard error; HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin level; CI, confidence interval.