Table 3 Factors associated with hypertension for 2005
Variables in the model | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | Reference | Reference |
Female | 1.81 (0.98–3.37) | 2.59 (1.26–5.32) * |
Age groups | ||
25–34 years | Reference | Reference |
35–44 years | 1.46 (0.73–2.92) | 1.72 (0.81–3.64) |
45+ years | 2.90 (1.43–5.89) ** | 4.03 (1.96–8.28) *** |
Race | ||
Non-Black African | Reference | Reference |
Black African | 1.15 (0.47–2.85) | 0.96 (0.34–2.81) |
Hazardous alcohol consumption | ||
No risk | Reference | Reference |
Low risk | 0.47 (0.23–0.95) * | 0.56 (0.26–1.24) |
Medium risk | 1.28 (0.55–2.98) | 1.48 (0.60–3.69) |
High risk | 0.38 (0.05–3.18) | 0.38 (0.04–3.37) |
Addiction likely | 0.29 (0.03–2.44) | 0.18 (0.01–2.92) |
Diabetes | ||
No | Reference | Reference |
Yes | 11.16 (4.14–30.05) *** | 11.73 (4.02–34.20) *** |
Mental distress | ||
No | Reference | Reference |
Yes | 2.73 (1.54–4.85) ** | 2.97 (1.59–5.54) ** |