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. 2016 Aug 15;24:e2761. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.1203.2761

Table 3. Poisson Regression models for self-care deficit concerning lifestyle that does not favor the control of diabetes mellitus and foot self-care among men compared to women. PR, Brazil, 2012.

Variables Raw PR (CI 95%) p-value Adjusted PR (IC 95%)* p-value
Lifestyle
Did not control diet 1.49 (1.27-1.76) <0.001 1.47 (1.22-1.77) <0.001
Did not exercise regularly 0.93 (0.88-0.99) 0.026 0.96 (0.90-1.02) 0.193
BMI above normal parameters 0.95 (0.91-0.99) 0.022 0.96 (0.91-1.00) 0.800
Checked glycated hemoglobin more than 6 months ago 1.11 (1.02-1.20) 0.008 1.06 (0.97-1.16)§ 1.470
Checked lipid profile more than one year ago 1.21 (1.10-1.33) <0.001 1.15 (1.06-1.27)|| 0.007
Foot self-care
Did not dry between toes after shower 1.73 (1.42-2.10) <0.001 1.75 (1.43-2.15) <0.001
Did not check feet 1.28 (1.13-1.46) <0.001 1.32 (1.15-1.51)** <0.001
Performed feet scalding 0.35 (0.27-0.45) <0.001 0.33 (0.25-0.44)†† <0.001
Walked barefoot 1.39 (1.18-1.63) <0.001 1.31 (1.10-1.55)‡‡ 0.002
Used inappropriate shoes 0.48 (0.42-0.53) <0.001 0.49 (0.44-0.55)§§ <0.001
Inappropriately trimmed nails 1.48 (1.36-1.60) <0.001 1.49 (1.37-1.62)|||| <0.001
Presented poor feet hygiene 1.83 (1.36-2.45) <0.001 1.98 (1.46-2.67)¶¶ <0.001

*Adjusted according to: socioeconomic and clinical variables, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

†,‡,||,§ Not adjusted for marital status.

¶,**,††,|||| Not adjusted for race.

§§ Not adjusted for education.

†,¶,††,‡‡ Not adjusted for type of treatment.

†† Not adjusted for overweight/obesity.

¶,**,§§ Not adjusted for smoking.

¶,**,¶¶ Not adjusted for excessive alcohol consumption.