Table 5.

Competing-risks Cox regression models showing predictors for technique failure in PD patients, adjusted for the propensity score

Parameters	PD
	Sub-hazard ratio (95% CI)	p value
Propensity score	6.09 (0.41–90.77)	0.19
Planned-start PD vs. Emergent-start PD	1.72 (0.70–4.25)	0.24
Sex (female vs. male)	3.75 (1.15–12.25)	0.03
Comorbidity (yes vs. no)
Diabetes mellitus	6.72 (1.91–23.69)	0.003

Variable selection for Cox regression hazards modeling was performed using stepwise forward and backward selection method as p < 0.15 criterion. The model was adjusted for age, predialysis education program, eGFR, albumin, hemoglobin, and all comorbidities