Table 3.
Factors associated with clinically examined acne vulgaris among adolescents in Kuwait (n = 714) in multivariable logistic regression analysis
| Variables | N | Prevalence, n (%) | PR | 95% CI | p value1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||||
| 10 years | 301 | 189 (61.8) | 1.00 | Reference | 0.003 |
| 12 years | 275 | 192 (69.8) | 1.17 | 1.06−1.26 | |
| 13 years | 138 | 101 (73.2) | 1.19 | 1.06−1.30 | |
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 351 | 210 (59.8) | 1.00 | Reference | 0.006 |
| Female | 363 | 269 (74.1) | 1.16 | 1.05−1.25 | |
| Nationality | |||||
| Kuwaiti | 511 | 368 (72.0) | 1.00 | Reference | <0.001 |
| Non-Kuwaiti | 203 | 111 (54.7) | 0.76 | 0.62−0.90 | |
| Body mass index categories | |||||
| Underweight | 11 | 5 (45.4) | 0.76 | 0.34−1.18 | 0.026 |
| Normal weight | 313 | 194 (62.0) | 1.00 | Reference | |
| Overweight | 158 | 116 (73.4) | 1.15 | 1.02−1.26 | |
| Obesity | 232 | 164 (70.7) | 1.14 | 1.02−1.23 | |
1
p values were generated using likelihood ratio test.