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. 2020 Nov 5;30(11):516–521. doi: 10.2188/jea.JE20190178

Table 2. Sensitivity and specificity analysis in validation study of self-reported type 2 diabetes in Shanghai (n = 4,322).

  FPG values ≥7.0 mmol/L or use of
diabetes medication (n = 4,322)

Yes No Total
Self-reported diabetes      
 Yes 578 30 608
 No 225 3,489 3,714
Total 803 3,519 4,322
Validation measurements      
Sensitivity, % (95% CI) 72.0 (68.7–75.1)
Specificity, % (95% CI) 99.2 (98.8–99.4)
PPV, % (95% CI) 95.1 (93.0–96.7)
NPV, % (95% CI) 93.9 (93.1–94.7)
Kappa (95% CI) 0.78 (0.76–0.81)

CI, confidence interval; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; NPV, negative predictive value; PPV, positive predictive value.

Data for sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV are shown as percentages (95% confidence intervals).

Data for Kappa is shown as Kappa value (95% confidence interval).