Table 4.
Univariate and multivariate predictors of missed lipohypertrophy (LH) identification by well trained (WT) and non-trained (NT) health professionals (HPs)
| Univariate | p | Multivariate | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT | ||||
| Female gender | 1.91 (0.32–11.50) | 0.480 | ||
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 1.29 (0.89–1.87) | 0.172 | – | |
| LH site | ||||
| Abdomen | 1.00 | – | ||
| Arm | 10.75 (2.11–54.63) | 0.004 | 6.04 (1.11–32.79) | 0.037 |
| Thigh | 1.90 (0.34–10.67) | 0.467 | – | 0.999 |
| LH shape | ||||
| Protruding | 1.00 | – | ||
| Flat | 6.27 (1.25–31.62) | 0.026 | 0.84 (0.14–5.20) | 0.855 |
| LH size | ||||
| Diameter ≤4 cm | 6.90 (1.34–35.41) | 0.021 | 3.78 (0.92–15.58) | 0.066 |
| Overall | ||||
| NT versus WT | 24.87 (5.69–108.74) | <0.001 | 24.27 (5.58–105.58) | <0.001 |
| Female gender | 1.88 (0.31–11.44) | 0.492 | – | |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 1.31 (0.91–1.89) | 0.150 | – | |
| LH site | ||||
| Abdomen | 1.00 | – | ||
| Arm | 12.49 (2.65–58.92) | 0.001 | 7.20 (1.35–38.36) | 0.021 |
| Thigh | 1.86 (0.34–10.18) | 0.475 | – | |
| LH shape | ||||
| Protruding | 1.00 | – | ||
| Flat | 7.11 (1.43–35.29) | 0.016 | 0.92 (0.14–5.84) | 0.930 |
| LH size | ||||
| Diameter ≤4 cm | 6.63 (1.24–35.50) | 0.027 | 3.17 (0.78–12.81) | 0.106 |
Univariate analysis in the overall group was performed after adjusting for HPs’ experience (NT o WT)