Table 3.
Univariate Tests for Possible Predictors of Mortality
| Variable | Hazard Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.058 | 1.038–1.078 | .000* |
| Tardive dyskinesia | 1.024 | 0.981–1.069 | .276 |
| Parkinsonism | 1.029 | 1.014–1.045 | .000* |
| Akathisia | 0.764 | 0.475–1.23 | .267 |
| DDD antipsychotics | 0.727 | 0.600–0.879 | .001* |
| DDD antidepressants | 1.239 | 0.596–2.58 | .566 |
| DDD benzodiazepines | 0.813 | 0.594–1.117 | .203 |
| X2 | df | ||
| Sex | 5.62 | 1 | .018* |
| Type of antipsychotica | 7.83 | 3 | .050* |
Note: DDD: Defined Daily Dose.
aType of antipsychotic was one of the following categories: no antipsychotic; first generation antipsychotic(s) (FGA) only; second generation antipsychotic(s)(SGA) only; a combination of FGA and SGA.
*P < .2.