Table 3. Multiple linear analysis of factors associated with erythrocyte sodium sensitivity.
| Characteristic | beta | Standard error | p | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 * | ||||
| Female | 2.54 | 6.32 | 0.68 | -9.93–15.01 |
| Unemployed | 5.87 | 6.09 | 0.33 | -6.13–17.89 |
| Red blood cell count | -6.76 | 4.13 | 0.10 | -14.91–1.37 |
| Hemoglobin | -3.07 | 1.27 | 0.01 | -5.58–0.55 |
| Self-reported high salt intake | 20.63 | 5.34 | <0.001 | 10.11–31.16 |
| Model 2 ** | ||||
| Female | 8.84 | 6.15 | 0.15 | -3.29–20.97 |
| Unemployed | 7.08 | 6.23 | 0.25 | -5.20–19.36 |
| Red blood cell count | -8.77 | 3.98 | 0.02 | -16.61–0.92 |
| Self-reported high salt intake | 20.55 | 5.47 | <0.001 | 9.77–31.33 |
*All factors statistically significant were added to the multilinear model
**hemoglobin removed.