Table 3.
Distribution of biochemical-related characteristics among children with nephrotic syndrome in comprehensive specialized hospitals of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia, 2019 (N = 174).
| Variables | Category | Total (%) | Event (%) | Censored (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (g/dL) | <3 | 8 (4.6) | 5 (62.5) | 3 (37.5) |
| 3-6 | 158 (90.8) | 55 (34.8) | 103 (65.2) | |
| >6 | 8 (4.6) | 2 (25) | 6 (75) | |
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| Albumin (g/dL) | ≤1.5 | 43 (24.7) | 34 (79) | 9 (21) |
| >1.5 | 131 (75.3) | 28 (21.4) | 103 (78.6) | |
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| TGD (mg/dL) | Normal (<110) | 43 (24.7) | 5 (11.6) | 38 (90.5) |
| Borderline (110-129) | 95 (55) | 28 (29.47) | 67 (69.8) | |
| High (≥130) | 36 (20.7) | 29 (80.6) | 7 (19.4) | |
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| Hematuria | Yes | 66 (37.9) | 22 (33.3) | 44 (66.7) |
| No | 108 (62.1) | 40 (37) | 68 (63) | |
Abbreviation: g/dl: grams per deciliter; TGD:triglyceride.