Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis (forward method) between uremic pruritus and log Al level and other variables (with P < 0.1 in univariate logistic regression analysis).
From: Association Between Serum Aluminum Level and Uremic Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients
Variables | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | P |
|---|---|---|
HD duration (years) | 1.09 (1.06–1.13) | <0.001 |
Diabetes mellitus | 0.55 (0.33–0.91) | 0.020 |
Non-anuria | 0.58 (0.34–0.97) | 0.038 |
Log ferritin | 1.86 (1.26–2.74) | 0.002 |
Low density lipoprotein (mg/dL) | 1.01 (1.00–1.02) | 0.001 |
Log Al | 5.64 (3.13–10.17) | <0.001 |
