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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression models of predictors of kidney disease measures among adults in St. Kitts and Nevis

From: Chronic kidney disease and risk factor prevalence in Saint Kitts and Nevis: a cross-sectional study

Outcome

N for analysis

Variables

Odds ratio

95% Confidence interval

Nevis and St. Kitts Combined

 Estimated GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2

1978

Age, in years

1.08

1.05–1.11

Male vs. female gender

1.27

0.73–2.22

Hypertension vs. no hypertension

2.89

1.18–7.07

Diabetes vs. no diabetes

3.12

1.80–5.43

Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) vs. no obesity

1.30

0.72–2.35

Nevis

 Estimated GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2

950

Age, in years

1.07

1.04–1.10

Male vs. female gender

1.08

0.54–2.15

Hypertension vs. no hypertension

3.73

1.08–12.86

Diabetes vs. no diabetes

2.93

1.48–5.79

Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) vs. no obesity

1.32

0.64–2.73

Albuminuria (≥30 mg/dL)

929

Age, in years

1.00

0.99–1.02

Male vs. female gender

1.21

0.81–1.83

Hypertension vs. no hypertension

1.34

0.84–2.15

Diabetes vs. no diabetes

2.43

1.53–3.87

Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) vs. no obesity

1.06

0.70–1.62

St. Kittsa

 Estimated GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2

1028

Age, in years

1.12

1.05–1.19

Male vs. female gender

1.57

0.59–4.17

Hypertension vs. no hypertension

1.99

0.53–7.49

Diabetes vs. no diabetes

3.62

1.38–9.54

Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) vs. no obesity

0.69

0.49–3.66

  1. Note: All variables were simultaneously included in the models presented and were modeled as detailed
  2. Abbreviations: BMI body mass index
  3. aPredictors of proteinuria are not included for St. Kitts given the limited number of participants who underwent testing (183), and their being selected for screening due to increased risk of proteinuria