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Table 4 Multivariate predictors of unmet needs for hypertension care among participants with hypertension, Malaysia

From: Prevalence and determinants of unmet needs for hypertension care among the older population in Selangor: cross-sectional study

Characteristics (N = 537)

Predictors of unmet needs

Adjusted odds ratioa

95% confidence interval

P value

Body mass index

 Normal

Reference

  

 Class I obesity

1.1

0.6–2.1

0.81

 Class II obesity

0.4

0.1–1.7

0.20

 Class III obesity

2.9

0.7–11.4

0.13

 Overweight

1.1

0.7–1.9

0.67

 Underweight

0.8

0.2–4.2

0.89

Smoking

 No

Reference

  

 Yes

0.5

0.3–0.9

0.05*

Medical history

 Stroke

  No

Reference

  

  Yes

2.8

1.1–6.9

0.03*

 Diabetes mellitus

  No

Reference

  

  Yes

1.6

1.0–2.5

0.05*

  1. *Significant at P < 0.05
  2. aEnter method used for multiple logistic regression
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