Table 2.
Univariable and multivariable meta-regression analyses for systolic inter-arm blood pressure differences ≥10 mmHg
| Covariate | Univariable P-value | Multivariate modelaP-value |
|---|---|---|
| Health statusb | 0.012 | 0.509 |
| Absolute systolic blood pressure | 0.041 | 1.000 |
| Geographyc | 0.894 | 0.815 |
| Mean age | 0.668 | 0.998 |
| Percentage male | 0.497 | 1.000 |
| Settingd | 0.838 | 1.000 |
Adjusted for multiple testing.
Non-diabetic normotensive versus diabetic versus hypertensive.
Country of conduct.
Community versus clinic. P<0.05 significant.