Table 2 Factors associated with T2D using multivariable logistic regression models.

From: Type 2 diabetes prevalence, awareness, and risk factors in rural Mali: a cross-sectional study

Risk factor

OR

95% CI

p value

Age1

 40‒59

5.22

1.09, 25.03

0.073

 ≥ 60

4.44

0.89, 25.12

0.208

Family history of diabetes2

14.13

6.10, 32.75

 < 0.001

Hypertension3

2.06

0.86, 4.95

0.106

High waist circumference4

2.07

0.75, 5.71

0.160

  1. OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, T2D type 2 diabetes.
  2. 1Reference group = subjects aged 20‒39 years.
  3. 2Based on immediate family members (father, mother, sister, or brother). Reference group = no family history of diabetes.
  4. 3Classified as hypertensive (prior diagnosis of hypertension or systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 90 mmHg or use of antihypertensive drugs). Reference group = non-hypertensive.
  5. 4Normal defined as less than 80 cm and 90 cm for females and males, respectively. High was defined as at least 80 cm and 90 cm for females and males, respectively. Reference group = normal waist circumference.
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