Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with hepatic steatosis.
| Crude OR (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI category | ||||
| Normal (<23) | 1 | 1 | ||
| Overweight (23-24.9) | 1.13 (0.33-3.81) | 0.840 | 1.13 (0.34-3.80) | 0.840 |
| Obese (≥25) | 8.41 (3.34-21.16) | <0.001∗ | 8.41 (3.34-21.16) | <0.001∗ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3.37 (1.26-9.04) | 0.016∗ | 3.37 (1.26-9.04) | 0.016∗ |
| AST (Ref = ≤1 × ULN) | 0.99 (0.98-0.99) | 0.018∗ | 0.99 (0.98-1.00) | 0.200 |
| ALP (Ref = ≤1 × ULN) | 0.99 (0.98-0.99) | 0.033∗ | 0.99 (0.98-1.01) | 0.291 |
| FIB-4 (Ref = <1.3) | 0.87 (0.76-0.99) | 0.036∗ | 0.96 (0.81-1.15) | 0.684 |
BMI: body mass index; AST: aspartate aminotransferase; ALP: alkaline phosphatase; ULN: upper limit of normal; FIB-4: fibrosis-4 index; OR: odds ratio; 95% CI: 95% confidence interval.