Table 5.
Factors associated with chronic kidney disease in SCD
| Variable | OR (95 % CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.92 (0.87-0.97) | 0.001 |
| Hb Genotype | 2.11 (0.69-6.45) | 0.193 |
| Gender | 1.61 (0.64-4.01) | 0.310 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 0.96 (0.90-1.04) | 0.321 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 1.01 (0.97-1.13) | 0.204 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.08 (0.93-1.25) | 0.337 |
OR = odds ratio; CI = Confidence interval, Hb = Haemoglobin, SBP = Systolic Blood Pressure, DBP = Diastolic Blood Pressure, BMI = Body Mass Index