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Table 3 Linear regression estimation of group factor under GEE models

From: The effectiveness and safety of corticosteroid therapy for IgA nephropathy with crescents: a prospective, randomized, controlled study

Group factor

Estimated Ba

P

Urine protein, g/24 h

 1–2-3

ref.

 1–3-5

−0.08 (−0.58 to 0.42)

0.752

Serum creatinine, μmol/L

 1–2-3

ref.

 1–3-5

8.75 (−7.55 to 25.05)

0.293

eGFR, ml/min/1.73m2

 1–2-3

ref.

 1–3-5

−10.86 (−27.93 to 6.22)

0.213

  1. aB is the linear regression coefficient estimated in linear model