Table 4.
Univariate analysis table of factors affecting change in hepatic steatosis
|
Characteristic
|
n
|
Beta
|
95%CI
|
P
value
|
| Testosterone | 381 | -0.66 | -1.0, -0.37 | < 0.001 |
| Age (yr) | 38 | -0.03 | -0.05, 0.00 | 0.075 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 38 | 0.06 | 0.02, 0.10 | 0.003 |
| Baseline liver fat proportion | 38 | 4.6 | 3.3, 6.0 | < 0.001 |
| Baseline total testosterone (nmol/L) | 38 | -0.03 | -0.09, 0.03 | 0.3 |
| Baseline free testosterone (nmol/L) | 38 | 0.00 | 0.00, 0.00 | 0.5 |
| Baseline visceral fat (g) | 38 | 0.00 | 0.00, 0.00 | 0.4 |
| Follow up total testosterone (nmol/L) | 37 | -0.05 | -0.09, -0.02 | 0.006 |
| Follow up free testosterone (nmol/L) | 37 | 0.00 | 0.00, 0.00 | 0.005 |
| Follow up visceral fat (g) | 38 | 0.00 | 0.00, 0.00 | 0.2 |
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One participant did not have follow-up testosterone concentration. BMI: Body mass index.