Table 3.
Multivariate Analysis of Predictors for MAU using stepwise Logistic Regression
| Variable | ß coefficient | Odds ratio (OR) | 95% CI for OR | Sig (p) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms* | |||||
| BMI >23 | 0.561 | 1.752 | 0.898 | 3.418 | 0.100 |
| WHR >0.9 | 0.009 | 1.009 | 0.499 | 2.038 | 0.981 |
| DM | 1.511 | 4.529 | 0.435 | 47.145 | 0.206 |
| HTN | 0.559 | 1.749 | 0.558 | 5.484 | 0.338 |
| TC >200 | − 0.694 | 0.500 | 0.146 | 1.715 | 0.270 |
| Services** | |||||
| HTN | 0.720 | 2.053 | 1.187 | 3.552 | 0.010 |
| DM | 2.134 | 8.451 | 2.622 | 27.235 | 0.000 |
| Total Population*** | |||||
| BMI >23 | 0.492 | 1.540 | 1.067 | 2.223 | 0.021 |
| HTN | 0.649 | 1.914 | 1.172 | 3.126 | 0.010 |
| DM | 2.002 | 7.403 | 2.665 | 20.564 | 0.000 |
*
Backward stepwise analysis did not change the results as none of the predictors were significantly associated with MAU.
**
BMI, WHR and TC were found to be not significantly associated with MAU and were removed by the model from the equation (based on the LHR test).
***
WHR and TC were found to be not significantly associated with MAU and were removed by the model from the equation (based on the LHR test).