Table 3. Multivariate analysis of the factors associated with erosive esophagitis compared to the control group.
| OR | 95% CI | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 40–59 years (reference: ≤39 years) | 1.44 | 1.12–1.88 | 0.0050 |
| ≥60 years (reference: ≤39 years) | 1.49 | 1.10–2.03 | 0.0096 |
| Gender (male/female) | 2.32 | 1.93–2.80 | <0.0001 |
| BMI ≥25 kg/m2 (yes/no) | 1.87 | 1.60–2.19 | <0.0001 |
| Current smoking (yes/no) | 1.34 | 1.12–1.61 | 0.0012 |
| Alcohol consumption ≥20 g /day (yes/no) | 1.57 | 1.34–1.84 | <0.0001 |
| Experiencing high levels of stress (yes/no) | 1.40 | 1.17–1.68 | 0.0003 |
| Hiatal hernia (yes/no) | 2.41 | 2.08–2.79 | <0.0001 |
| Endoscopic Barret’s mucosa ≥10 mm (yes/no) | 2.62 | 1.71–4.04 | <0.0001 |
| Atrophic gastritis (yes/no) | 0.40 | 0.34–0.47 | <0.0001 |
| Use of low-dose aspirin (yes/no) | 0.38 | 0.17–0.76 | 0.0055 |
OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; BMI, body mass index.