Table 2.
Univariable and multivariable logistic regression reporting unadjusted and adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) for factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension in adults with hypertension in Central African Republic, 2017.
| Variable | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)a |
|---|---|---|
| Predisposing factors | ||
| Age in years | 0.74 (0.61–0.90)** | 0.75 (0.59–0.96)* |
|
Sex Female Male |
1 (Reference) 2.21 (1.55–3.14)*** |
1 (Reference) 2.12 (1.39–3.23)** |
|
Marital status Not married Married/cohabiting |
1 (Reference) 1.22 (0.89–1.68) |
–- |
|
Ethnicity Gbaya or Banda Mandia or Ngbaka Bantou Other |
1 (Reference) 1.28 (0.85–1.92) 1.16 (0.72–1.86) |
–- |
| Enabling/disabling factors | ||
|
Ever glucose measured No Yes |
1 (Reference) 0.14 (0.03–0.63)* |
1 (Reference) 0.26 (0.03–2.74) |
|
Education in years 0 1–9 ≥ 10 |
1 (Reference) 1.14 (0.79–1.64) 1.30 (0.55–3.08) |
–- |
|
Household income in XAF (past week) < 7000 7000 to < 21,000 ≥ 21,000 |
1 (Reference) 1.06 (0.71–1.57) 0.79 (0.49–1.28) |
–- |
| Current tobacco use | 1.65 (1.17–2.34)** | 1.58 (1.03–2.42)* |
| Current heavy drinking | 1.44 (0.84–2.45) | –- |
|
Physical activity Low Moderate High |
1 (Reference) 1.76 (1.02–3.03)* 2.46 (1.48–4.10)** |
1 (Reference) 1.60 (0.95–2.71) 1.93 (1.00–3.71)* |
| Need factors | ||
|
Body mass index Normal Underweight Overweight Obesity |
1 (Reference) 0.70 (0.54–0.92)* 0.80 (0.42–1.56) 0.58 (0.35–0.99)* |
1 (Reference) 0.58 (0.37–0.90)* 1.01 (0.46–2.31) 0.66 (0.40–1.07) |
| Diabetes | 0.56 (0.32–0.97)* | 0.54 (0.21–1.38) |
|
Total cholesterol Normal Elevated High |
1 (Reference) 0.66 (0.42–1.04) 0.63 (0.44–0.88)* |
1 (Reference) 0.77 (0.52–1.12) 0.87 (0.59–1.28) |
OR Odds Ratio; CI Confidence Intervals; *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001; aAdjusted for age, sex, ever glucose measured, current tobacco use, physical activity, body mass index, diabetes and total cholesterol.