Table 5.
Logistic regression analysis showing the determinants of LVH among Black hypertensive patients
| Variables | Univariate analysis | Multivariate analysis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | OR (95% CI) | p | aOR (95% CI) | |
| Total Obesity | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.000 | 5.1 (2.8–9.3) | 0.038 | 2.8 (1.06–7.4) |
| Abdominal Obesity | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.000 | 3.3 (1.9–5.8) | 0.275 | 1.9 (0.6–6.3) |
| Sedentary | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.000 | 6.4 (3.4–12.1) | 0.123 | 1.9 (0.8–4.5) |
| High AI | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.031 | 1.8 (1.06–3.2) | 0.579 | 1.3 (0.6–2.9) |
| Hyperuricemia | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.006 | 2.5 (1.3–4.7) | 0.145 | 2.1 (0.8–5.4) |
| IR | ||||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.000 | 9.3 (3.8–25.5) | ˂0.001 | 8.4 (3.7–15.7) |
OR = odds ratio; aOR = adjusted odds ratio; AI = atherogenic index; IR = insulin resistance