Table 3 Adjusted odds ratios of incident CVC usage by distance to centre and pre-dialysis care (distance X any pre-dialysis care interaction p < 0.0001)
From: The association between geographic proximity to a dialysis facility and use of dialysis catheters
Pre-dialysis care | Distance from dialysis centre (km) | % CVC (N) | Adjusted OR of CVC, no pre-dialysis care |
|---|---|---|---|
No | <5 | 91.2 (2698) | Referent |
5-20 | 89.6 (3557) | 1.02 (0.80-1.29) | |
>20 | 89.8(3968) | 3.64 (2.62-5.07) | |
Yes | <5 | 70.0 (2961) | Referent |
5-20 | 69.5 (3694) | 1.21 (1.10-1.34) | |
>20 | 76.2 (4234) | 2.42 (2.16-2.71) |