Table 3.
Risk factors for adverse events reported after yoga class
| Factors | Chi-square value | P-value | Odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 2.67 | 0.125 | ||
| Age (less than 40 years) | 14.65 | 0.000 | 1.73(1.30-2.30) | |
| Frequency of attending classes | 0.23 | 0.661 | ||
| Condition on the day of class | ||||
| Severity of physical condition on that day | 15.54 | 0.000 | 1.83(1.35-2.47) | |
| Level of overexertion | 73.73 | 0.000 | 2.55(2.05-3.17) | |
| Physical strain | 83.84 | 0.000 | 2.86(2.27-3.59) | |
| Mental strain | 48.27 | 0.000 | 6.36(3.51-11.51) | |
| Presence of chronic disease | 20.08 | 0.000 | 1.52(1.26-1.82) | |
| Ocular and otologic disorders | 0.31 | 0.625 | ||
| Respiratory disorders | 7.22 | 0.011 | 1.90(1.18-3.07) | |
| Cardiovascular disorders | 0.03 | 0.909 | ||
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 0.61 | 0.462 | ||
| Musculoskeletal disorders | 16.72 | 0.000 | 1.54(1.25-1.89) | |
| Skin disorders | 3.35 | 0.075 | ||
| Neurological disorders | 4.69 | 0.035 | 1.63(1.04-2.57) | |
| Psychological disorders | 0.03 | 0.897 | ||
| Endocrine disorders | 1.53 | 0.228 | ||
| Gynecological disorders | 0.28 | 0.671 | ||
| Previous cancer | 0.13 | 0.852 |