Table 3.
Factors associated with presence of ICV using logistic regression
| OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.04 (1.01–1.07) | 0.01* |
| Highest Education Level | ||
| Primary | 1 | - |
| Secondary | 0.99 (0.6–1.61) | 0.95 |
| Diploma | 0.53 (0.23–1.2) | 0.13 |
| Tertiary | 0.71 (0.33–1.52) | 0.38 |
| Duration of DM | 1.07 (1.02–1.12) | <0.01* |
| Visual acuity - Aided | ||
| No | 1 | - |
| Yes | 0.72 (0.48–1.06) | 0.10 |
| Tolbutamide | ||
| No | 1 | - |
| Yes | 3.79 (1.65–8.74) | <0.01* |
| Highest HbA1c (Yr 2013), mmol/L | 1.04 (0.92–1.18) | 0.51 |
| Mean LDL-Cholesterol (Yr 2013), mmol/L | 0.87 (0.65–1.17) | 0.35 |
| Mean Systolic BP (Yr 2013), mmHg | 0.98 (0.96–0.99) | 0.01* |
| Mean Diastolic BP (Yr 2013), mmHg | 1.01 (0.98–1.03) | 0.58 |
| Mean Triglyceride (Yr 2013), mmol/L | 0.78 (0.57–1.08) | 0.14 |
| Mean HDL-Cholesterol (Yr 2013), mmol/L | 1.36 (0.87–2.13) | 0.17 |
Abbreviations: ICV impaired colour vision, HbA1c glycated hemoglobin, LDL low-lipoprotein, HDL high-lipoprotein, BP blood pressure
*p < 0.05