Table 2.
Multivariable analysis using the Weibull regression model for predictors of diabetic nephropathy among type 2 DM patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, January 2001–February 2016.
| Variable | Crude HR (95% CI) | Adjusted HR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0.44 (0.27–0.73) | 0.44 (0.26–0.73)∗∗∗ |
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| FBS | ||
| ≤150 | 1 | 1 |
| >150 | 1.41 (0.67–2.96) | 1.59 (0.75–3.39) |
|
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| Duration | ||
| <6 years | 1 | 1 |
| 6–10 years | 0.53 (0.26–1.06) | 0.50 (0.24–1.04) |
| >10 years | 0.28 (0.13–0.62) | 0.24 (0.11–0.56)∗∗∗ |
|
| ||
| SBP | ||
| ≤140 | 1 | 1 |
| >140 | 1.31 (0.75–2.29) | 1.91 (0.96–3.67) |
|
| ||
| DBP | ||
| ≤90 | 1 | 1 |
| >90 | 0.67 (0.29–1.57) | 0.53 (0.19–1.41) |
|
| ||
| Anemia | ||
| No | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 2.93 (1.56–5.51) | 1.94 (0.97–3.87)∗ |
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| Diabetic retinopathy | ||
| No | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 0.78 (0.41–1.50) | 0.71 (0.36–1.41) |
| Age (year) | 1.02 (0.99–1.04) | 1.01 (0.98–1.03) |
|
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| CHD | ||
| No | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 2.91 (1.61–5.27) | 2.69 (1.42–5.13)∗∗ |
∗∗∗P value < 0.001, ∗∗p value < 0.01, ∗p value < 0.05. CI, confidence interval; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FBS, fasting blood sugar; SBP, systolic blood pressure; CHD, coronary heart disease.