Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis for independent predictors of Sleep Apnea risk among Ghanaian Stroke survivors
| Variable | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 0.92 (0.53–1.61) | 0.78 | – | – |
| Female | 1.00 | |||
| Age | ||||
| ≥ 60 years | 2.08 (1.18–3.65) | 0.01 | 2.36 (1.31–4.24) | 0.004 |
| < 60 years | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Body Mass Index | ||||
| ≥ 30 kg/m2 | 1.27 (0.67–2.42) | 0.46 | – | – |
| < 30 kg/m2 | 1.00 | |||
| NIHSS score | ||||
| 9 or more | 0.44 (0.25–0.77) | 0.004 | 0.48 (0.26–0.87) | 0.02 |
| 8 or less | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Alcohol excess | 2.00 (1.03–3.90) | 0.04 | 1.72 (0.85–3.46) | 0.13 |
| Blood Pressure control** | ||||
| Uncontrolled BP | 0.95 (0.50–1.79) | 0.86 | ||
| Controlled BP | 1.00 | |||
**
Blood pressure control defined as Systolic BP and/or diastolic BP of >140/90mmHg