Table 3.
Multivariable analysis for the significant associations between the KAP scores and the socio-economic and lifestyle characteristics, the medical, therapeutic, supplement and dietary history of participants
| Knowledge score, Mean ± SD: 2.21 ± 2.12 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variables* | Unstandardized β (95% CI) | P-value |
| Diabetes Quality of life | -0.03 (-0.05; -0.01) | 0.005 |
| Diabetic microvascular complications | 3.58 (3.2; 3.97) | 0.001 |
| Attitude score, Mean ± SD: 2.17 ± 0.67 | ||
| Variables* | Unstandardized β (95% CI) | P-value |
| Diabetes Quality of life | -0.01 (-0.02; -0.002) | 0.02 |
| Diabetic microvascular complications | -0.33 (-0.52; -0.15) | 0.001 |
| Practice score, Mean ± SD:1.81 ± 0.83 | ||
| Variables* | Unstandardized β (95% CI) | P-value |
| Age (years) | 0.01 (0; 0.02) | 0.01 |
| Metformin (i.e., biguanide) | -0.39 (-0.66; -0.12) | 0.005 |
| Low-protein diet | 0.6 (0.11; 1.08) | 0.02 |
*
Reference is no unless stated otherwise
SD- standard deviation; 95% CI- 95 percent confidence interval.