Table 4:
Predictors of moderate to severe steatosis (CAP ≥270 dB/m) by multivariate logistic regression analysis
| Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate alcohol use | 1.41 (0.54–2.4) | >0.05 |
| Past HBV/HCV† | 0.19 (0.19–0.79) | <0.05* |
| Dyslipidemia | 3.75 (1.48–9.50) | <0.05* |
| Diabetes mellitus | 4.6 (1.47–14.49) | <0.05* |
| Hypertension | 4.40 (1.94–9.97) | <0.05* |
| BMI ≥30, kg/m2 | 7.75 (4.43–10.87) | <0.05* |
| BMI ≥25, kg/m2 | 1.98 (1.45–3.22) | <0.05* |
| Male | 1.02 (0.54–1.92) | >0.05 |
* Statistically significant
† Hepatitis C post sustained virologic response or past hepatitis B infection (surface antigen negative and core antibody positive) CAP = Computed attenuation parameter;
HBV = Hepatitis B virus; HCV = Hepatitis C virus