Table 4.
Multivariate regression analysis to determine the effect of depression on the selected socio-demographic characteristics of patients (n = 148).
| Factor | AOR | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | Ref | ||
| Female | 4.552 | 1.805–11.476 | 0.001 ** |
| HbA1c | |||
| ≤7.5% | Ref | ||
| >7.5% | 7.122 | 1.927–26.320 | 0.003 ** |
| DM Duration | |||
| 6 months–1 year | Ref | ||
| 1–2 years | 7.620 | 2.145–27.066 | 0.002 ** |
| 2–3 years | 1.895 | 0.557–6.448 | 0.306 |
| 3–4 years | 1.469 | 0.412–5.238 | 0.553 |
| >4 years | 4.820 | 1.073–21.653 | 0.040 ** |
AOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; Ref, reference; DM, diabetes duration. ** Significance level at p < 0.05.