Table 2 Distribution of HCV pattern in diabetic patients (n = 3000)
From: Seroprevalence of hepatitis C in type 2 diabetes: evidence for a positive association
| Â | HCV Status | Â | Â | Â | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variables | Positive n(%) | Negative n(%) | OR | 95% CI | P value |
Age | Â | Â | Â | Â | .001 |
≤35 Years | 38 (10.6%) | 322 (89.4%) | - | - |  |
36-45 Years | 103 (9.9%) | 939 (90.1%) | 0.93 | 0.63 - 1.38 | Â |
46-55 Years | 101 (10.8%) | 832 (89.2%) | 1.03 | 0.69 - 1.53 | Â |
>55 Years | 168 (25.3%) | 497 (74.7%) | 2.86 | 1.96 - 4.18 | Â |
Gender | Â | Â | Â | Â | .023 |
Male | 203 (15.3%) | 1127 (84.7%) | - | - | Â |
Female | 207 (12.4%) | 1463 (87.6%) | 0.79 | 0.64 - 0.97 | Â |
Marital Status | Â | Â | Â | Â | .075 |
Unmarried | 14 (8.9%) | 143 (91.1%) | - | - | Â |
Married | 396 (13.9%) | 2447 (86.1%) | 1.66 | 0.95 - 2.89 | Â |
Locality | Â | Â | Â | Â | .184 |
Urban | 323 (15.0%) | 1831 (85.9%) | - | - | Â |
Rural | 109 (12.9%) | 737 (87.1%) | 0.84 | 0.66 - 1.06 | Â |
Duration of Diabetes | Â | Â | Â | Â | .040 |
1-5 Years | 231 (14.0%) | 1422 (86.0%) | - | - | Â |
6-10 Years | 107 (12.5%) | 748 (87.5%) | 0.88 | 0.69 - 1.13 | Â |
>11 Years | 90 (18.3%) | 402 (81.7%) | 1.38 | 1.05 - 1.80 | Â |
Family History of Diabetes | Â | Â | Â | Â | .143 |
Yes | 319 (13.2%) | 2095 (86.8%) | - | - | Â |
No | 91 (15.5%) | 495 (84.5%) | 1.21 | 0.94 - 1.55 | Â |
Glycemic Control | Â | Â | Â | Â | .001 |
Good | 139 (18.7%) | 605 (81.3%) | - | - | Â |
Bad | 268 (11.9%) | 1988 (88.1%) | 0.59 | 0.47 - 0.73 | Â |