Table 7 Bi variable and Multi-variable analysis for determining predictors of poor BP control respondents.

From: Effect of dietary fiber intake on blood pressure control in type 2 diabetic patients in selected hospitals of Ethiopia

Variable

Category

AOR (95% CI)

p-value

Diabetic control

Tablet

0.69 (0.26–1.84)

0.449

Insulin

0.51 (0.24–1.11)

0.090

Both (ref)

1.00

–

Age

18–34

0.111(0.280–1.084)

0.180

35–49

0.464(0.186–1.175)

 

50–65

0.468(0.200-1.096)

 

> 65(ref)

1.00

 

Exercise

No

3.35 (1.21–9.24)

0.020*

Yes (ref)

1.00

–

Energy intake

–

1.00 (0.999–1.001)

0.561

Dietary fiber

–

0.94 (0.91–0.96)

0.001*

Protein intake

–

0.99 (0.97–1.01)

0.369

  1. 1 = indicate the reference category * significance association at P value < 0.005 *Adjusted for energy, type of diabetic control, age, protein, dietary fiber and exercise.
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