Table 2 Clinical characteristics associated with clinical onychomycosis in diabetics in Fako
Characteristic | N° tested | % Positive | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration of diabetes (years) | ||||
<5 | 78 | 52.6 | 1.00 | – |
5–10 | 39 | 46.2 | 0.77 (0.36–1.67) | 0.51 |
>10 | 35 | 51.4 | 0.96 (0.43–2.12) | 0.91 |
Presence of foot ulcer | ||||
No | 150 | 50.7 | 1.00 | – |
Yes | 2 | 50.0 | 0.97 (0.59–5.86) | 0.98 |
Other co-morbid disease | ||||
No | 148 | 50.7 | 1.00 | – |
Yes | 4 | 50.0 | 0.97 (0.13–7.09) | 0.979 |
Amputation/structural deformity | ||||
No | 146 | 50.0 | 1.00 | – |
Yes | 6 | 66.7 | 2.00 (0.36–11.26) | 0.43 |
Family history of onychomycosis | ||||
No | 105 | 50.5 | 1.00 | – |
Yes | 47 | 51.1 | 1.02 (0.51–2.04) | 0.94 |
Nail trauma | ||||
No | 100 | 52.0 | 1.00 | – |
Yes | 52 | 48.1 | 0.85 (0.44–1.67) | 0.646 |