Table 4B.
Factors associated with the likelihood of biopsy (scenario questions)
| Factors | % of respondents that answered Yes | pa | Odd ratio (95% CI) – adjusted | pb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | ||||
| 50–65 | 60.6 | Ref. | ||
| 70–75 | 54.3 | 0.7 (0.5–0.9) | 0.004 | |
| 80+ | 27.9 | <0.0001 | 0.14 (0.11–0.19) | <0.0001 |
| Comorbidity status | ||||
| None | 46.2 | Ref. | ||
| Multi | 49.1 | 0.17 | 1.2 (0.97–1.5) | 0.09 |
| Renal function | ||||
| Normal | 42.3 | Ref. | ||
| Poor | 53.0 | <0.0001 | 2.0 (1.6–2.4) | <0.0001 |
a
p calculated from conditional logistic regression (accounting for repeated subjects).
b
Odds ratio and p calculated from a conditional logistic regression model including age, comorbidity status, and renal function as main effects only.
CI: confidence interval.