Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis evaluating nutritional factors associated with sarcopenia.
| Variables | Q1 | Q3 | OR (95%CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 45 | 66 | 0.82 (0.32–2.10) | 0.68 |
| Sex, female | — | — | 1.35 (0.44–4.09) | 0.60 |
| Dialysis vintage, months | 6 | 67 | 1.23 (0.84–1.78) | 0.28 |
| Time after transplant, months | 44 | 135 | 1.20 (0.65–2.21) | 0.56 |
| Diabetes mellitus | — | — | 0.92 (0.22–3.85) | 0.91 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 12 | 14 | 2.00 (0.93–4.33) | 0.077 |
| C-reactive protein, mg/dL | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.97 (0.82–1.15) | 0.70 |
| Estimated glomerular filtration rate, mL/min/1.73 m2 | 43 | 70 | 1.07 (0.49–2.36) | 0.86 |
| Nutrition factors | ||||
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 20 | 25 | 0.14 (0.05–0.41) | <0.001* |
| Phase angle,° | 4.4 | 5.3 | 0.36 (0.16–0.82) | 0.015* |
Q1, first quartile; Q3, third quartile; OR, odds ratio for the Q3 vs. Q1; CI, confidence interval. *p < 0.05.