Table 4.
Comparison of characteristics between sensitive and insensitive groups in CNVs research
| Parameter | Insensitive (n = 155) | Sensitive (n = 264) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 35.40 ± 12.36 | 35.90 ± 12.97 | 0.699 |
| Female, n (%) | 136 (87.74) | 242 (91.67) | 0.192 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 21.64 ± 2.98 | 21.34 ± 3.39 | 0.357 |
| Married, n (%) | 118 (76.13) | 204 (77.27) | 0.789 |
| Smoking, n (%) | 8 (5.16) | 13 (4.92) | 0.915 |
| Drinking, n (%) | 17 (10.97) | 18 (6.82) | 0.138 |
| Drinking tea, n (%) | 43 (27.74) | 88 (33.33) | 0.233 |
| GCs exposure before inclusion, n (%) | 45 (29.03) | 93 (35.23) | 0.193 |
| Baseline SLEDAI scores | 11.31 ± 3.30 | 11.80 ± 3.66 | 0.175 |
| Dose of GCs, mg/d | 39.76 ± 17.27 | 40.22 ± 15.94 | 0.782 |
Abbreviations: CNVs, copy number variations; GCs, glucocorticoids; SLEDAI, SLE disease activity index.