Table 4.
Univariable and multivariable logistic regression reporting unadjusted and adjusted Odds Ratios (OR) for factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among female adults with hypertension in Central African Republic, 2017.
| Variable | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)a |
|---|---|---|
| Predisposing factors | ||
| Age in years | 0.70 (0.63–0.79)*** | 0.76 (0.66–0.88)** |
|
Marital status Not married Married/cohabiting |
1 (Reference) 1.43 (1.26–1.61)*** |
1 (Reference) 1.20 (1.00–1.44)* |
|
Ethnicity Gbaya or Banda Mandia or Ngbaka Bantou Other |
1 (Reference) 1.76 (0.79–1.75) 0.98 (0.67–1.45) |
–- |
| Enabling/disabling factors | ||
|
Ever glucose measured No Yes |
1 (Reference) 0.26 (0.03–2.47) |
–- |
|
Education in years 0 1–9 ≥ 10 |
1 (Reference) 1.18 (0.74–1.90) 1.04 (0.44–2.49) |
–- |
|
Household income in XAF (past week) < 7000 7000 to < 21,000 ≥ 21,000 |
1 (Reference) 1.03 (0.69–1.53) 0.75 (0.46–1.24) |
–- |
| Current tobacco use | 1.81 (1.29–2.54)** | 2.08 (1.40–3.08)** |
| Current heavy drinking | 1.57 (1.11–2.21)* | 1.41 (1.04–1.91)* |
|
Physical activity Low Moderate High |
1 (Reference) 1.47 (1.15–1.89)** 1.79 (1.21–2.65)** |
1 (Reference) 1.63 (1.28–2.08)*** 1.79 (1.10–2.91)* |
| Need factors | ||
|
Body mass index Normal Underweight Overweight Obesity |
1 (Reference) 0.65 (0.46–0.93)* 1.10 (0.84–1.44) 0.73 (0.49–1.09) |
1 (Reference) 0.58 (0.40–0.83)** 1.19 (0.82–1.72) 0.74 (0.49–1.13) |
| Diabetes | 0.62 (0.35–1.08) | –- |
|
Total cholesterol Normal Elevated High |
1 (Reference) 0.83 (0.60–1.13) 0.79 (0.56–1.11) |
–- |
OR Odds Ratio; CI Confidence Intervals; *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001; aAdjusted for age, current tobacco use, current heavy drinking, physical activity, body mass index, and marital status.