Table 3 Factors associated with Malnutrition Inflammation Complex Syndrome (N = 160)
Characteristics | CORa (95% CI) | p-value | AORb (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age groups | ||||
< 60 years | Ref | – | – | |
> 60 years | 1.19 (0.62–2.3) | 0.60 | ||
Gender | ||||
Male | Ref | Ref | ||
Female | 1.88 (0.95–3.72) | 0.07 | 2.03 (0.97–4.25) | 0.061 |
Marital Status | ||||
Living with a partner | Ref | – | – | |
Single | 1.19 (0.5–2.84) | 0.69 | ||
Mode of payment | ||||
Health Insurance | Ref | – | – | |
Paying out of pocket | 1.18 (0.42–3.32) | 0.75 | ||
Duration on HD | ||||
< 4 years | Ref | Ref | ||
> 4 years | 4.83 (1.29–18) | 0.02 | 5.04 (1.33–19.2) | 0.018 |
Frequency of HD | ||||
Thrice/week | Ref | – | – | |
Twice/week | 1.43 (0.63–3.24) | 0.39 | ||
Vascular Access | ||||
AV Fistula | Ref | – | – | |
Central Venous Catheter | 1.12 (0.6–2.09) | 0.72 | ||
Dialysis Adequacy | ||||
Inadequate (URR < 65%) | 1.22 (0.59–2.53) | – | – | |
Adequate (URR > 65%) | Ref | 0.60 | ||
Diabetes Mellitus | ||||
Yes | 0.74 (0.4–1.4) | – | – | |
No | Ref | 0.35 | ||
Hypertension | ||||
Yes | 0.86 (0.17–4.37) | – | – | |
No | Ref | 0.85 | ||
Hypercholesterolaemia | ||||
Yes (TC > 220 mg/dl) | 0.13 (0.02–1.1) | 0.11 (0.01–0.97) | 0.047 | |
No (TC < 220 mg/dl) | Ref | 0.06 | Ref | |
HIV Infection | ||||
Yes | 2.53 (0.82–7.78) | 2.55 (0.78–8.4) | 0.123 | |
No | Ref | 0.11 | Ref | |
HBV Infection | ||||
Yes | 0.93 (0.24–3.58) | – | – | |
No | Ref | 0.91 | ||