Table 2 Determinants of a comprehensive eye examination
Unadjusted odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | |||
≤ 50 | 1 | ||
50–60 | 2 | 0.47–8.49 | 0.467 |
> 60 | 0.59 | 0.14–2.42 | 0.502 |
Sex | |||
Female | 1 | ||
Male | 1.91 | 0.61–5.97 | 0.264 |
Duration of diabetes (years) | |||
0–5 | 1 | ||
5–10 | 2 | 0.45–8.9 | 0.458 |
10–15 | 7 | 1.1–44.6 | 0.046* |
> 15 | 24 | 2.5–230.7 | 0.004* |
Diabetologist physician | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 0.67 | 0.23–2.07 | 0.250 |
Counselled on risk of blindness | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.13 | 0.37–3.5 | 0.526 |
Concerned about blindness | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.6 | 0.49–5.2 | 0.558 |
Health insured | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 2.52 | 0.47–13.58 | 0.239 |
Level of education | |||
None | 1 | ||
Primary | 1.29 | 0.14–11.5 | 1.00 |
Secondary | 2.33 | 0.26–20.7 | 0.578 |
University | 1.4 | 0.08–13.6 | 1.00 |
Douala resident | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.38 | 0.41–4.57 | 0.412 |
Sector of activity | |||
Primary | 1 | ||
Secondary | 3.85 | 0.39–38.6 | 0.362 |
Tertiary | 1.19 | 0.37–3.9 | 1.00 |
Low visual acuity (VA < 3/10) | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 2.33 | 0.71–7.6 | 0.279 |
Hypertension | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.11 | 0.35–3.5 | 1.00 |
Difficulties to consult at eye clinic | |||
Yes | 1 | ||
No | 0.3 | 0.09–0.97 | 0.050 |