Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression analysis (forward method) between uremic pruritus and serum Al level ≥2 ug/dL 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) | 1.11 (1.07–1.14) | <0.001 |
Diabetes mellitus | 0.57 (0.34–0.93) | 0.024 |
Albumin (g/dL) | 0.56 (0.34–0.94) | 0.027 |
Log ferritin | 1.83 (1.24–2.69) | 0.002 |
Low-density lipoprotein (mg/dL) | 1.01 (1.00–1.02) | 0.001 |
Serum Al level ≥2 ug/dL (Yes) | 2.38 (1.49–3.80) | <0.001 |
