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Table 2 Multiple logistic regression analysis to determine characteristics associated with temporary CVC use in patients with only CKD (n = 368)

From: Temporary central venous catheter at hemodialysis initiation and reasons for use: a cross-sectional study

 

Odds ratio

95% CI

P value

Age (per 1 year)

0.991

(0.973–1.009)

0.327

Sex (Male)

1.342

(0.762–2.366)

0.309

Nephrology care (per 1 category)

0.643

(0.544–0.761)

< 0.001*

eGFR (per 1 ml/min/1.73 m2)

1.215

(1.060–1.394)

0.005*

Hemoglobin (per 1 g/dL)

0.794

(0.680–0.927)

0.004*

Kidney disease due to ESRD

   

 DKD

0.619

(0.306–1.252)

0.182

 CGN

0.956

(0.425–2.149)

0.912

 HN

0.968

(0.445–2.109)

0.936

 Other CKD

Ref

  
  1. CGN chronic glomerulonephritis, CKD chronic kidney disease, CVC central venous catheter, DKD diabetic kidney disease, eGFR estimated glomerular filtration rate, ESRD end-stage renal disease, HN hypertensive nephrosclerosis, 95% CI 95% confidence interval
  2. *P < 0.05