Adverse birth outcome and associated factors among mothers with antepartum hemorrhage in public hospitals Tigray, northern Ethiopia, 2020 by Tomas Amare Abraha, Gebremedhin Kinfe Gebremariam, Berhane Teklay Asfaha, Tensay Kahsay Weldegebreal, Desta Hailu Aregawi

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression was computed and variables which have a P-value less than 0.2 on bivariable analysis were taken to multivariable analysis. …”
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Development and Evaluation of a Hypertension Prediction Model for Community-Based Screening of Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Feng T, Shan G, Hu Y, He H, Pei G, Zhou R, Ou Q

“…A nomogram was constructed using multivariate logistic regression after Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression identified six predictors: waist circumference, age, ODI, diabetes status, family history of hypertension, and apnea. …”
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Cross‐sectional association of irregular dietary habits with glycemic control and body mass index among people with diabetes by Mika Shimizu, Junko Oya, Yuichiro Kondo, Aki Katamine, Yukiko Hasegawa, Tomoko Nakagami

“…Adjusted least square means in HbA1c and BMI in patients with irregular dietary habits: “irregular mealtimes (irregular),” “skipping breakfast (SB),” and “late dinner (LD)” were compared to those with “regular dietary habits (regular).” Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association of irregular dietary habits with HbA1c ≥ 7% and BMI ≥25 kg/m2. …”
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Negative association between 15 obesity- and lipid-related indices and testosterone in adult males: a population based cross-sectional study by Wei Guo, Shuo Zhao, Qinzheng Chang, Jiajia Sun, Yidong Fan, Jikai Liu

“…The analysis used weighted linear and logistic regression methods to announce the association between 15 obesity- and lipid-related factors and serum testosterone levels as well as TD. …”
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Relationship between age and delayed cerebral ischemia in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage requiring invasive mechanical ventilation: a secondary analysis by Qing-qing Wu, Wei-wen Chen, Tian-lai Lin, Cun-rong Chen, Zhi-rong Ding, You-li Chen

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to identify risk factors for DCI. …”
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Clinical inertia and treatment intensification among patients with type ii diabetes mellitus at Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia: an institutional-based cro... by Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw, Tilaye Arega Moges

“…A structured questionnaire modified from various medical records and literatures were used to gather data. A logistic regression model was also employed after the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test was checked to find contributing variables to clinical inertia. …”
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HIV risk perception and changes in sexual behavior and sexual satisfaction following male circumcision among circumcised males and their female partners from a traditionally noncir... by Barbara Burmen, Kennedy Mutai, George Otieno Olilo

“…Sexual satisfaction was measured on a 3-point likert scale (‘satisfied’, ‘no opinion’, ‘dissatisfied’). Logistic regression analysis was carried out to compare self-reported characteristics of the survey respondents by their own (males) or their partners (females) circumcision status. …”
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Persistent depressive symptom trajectory is associated with cognitive impairment: a population-based longitudinal study of aging in Taiwan by Hsiao-Chen Lin, Wai-Lam Lao, Te-Chia Tseng, Chih-Jung Yeh

“…Depressive symptom trajectories were analyzed using the 10-item Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale, and cognitive function was assessed using the Short Portable Mental State Questionnaire. Logistic regression models were adjusted for various covariates such as sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health-related variables. …”
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Predictors of Acute Postsurgical Pain following Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study by Qing-Ren Liu, Mu-Huo Ji, Yu-Chen Dai, Xing-Bing Sun, Cheng-Mao Zhou, Xiao-Dong Qiu, Jian-Jun Yang

“…The predictors for APSP intensity and severity were determined using multiple linear regression and multivariate logistic regression, respectively. Results. 112 patients (39.7%) reported a clinically meaningful pain during the first 24 hours postoperatively. …”
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Blood lead levels and bladder cancer among US participants: NHANES 1999–2018 by Mei Huang, Hongxiao Li, Jiahui Chen, Liuqiang Li, Yifei Zhan, Yuxuan Du, Jun Bian, Meiling Chen, Dehui Lai

“…It employed weighted multivariable logistic regression for analysis. Additionally, subgroup analyses and smoothed curve fitting were also performed. …”
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Assessing the Relationship Between the Type of Internet Use and Internet Addiction in Early and Middle Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study From Qatar by Khansa Chemnad, Maryam Aziz, Sanaa Al- Harahsheh, Azza Abdelmoneium, Ahmed Baghdady, Diana Alsayed Hassan, Raian Ali

“…Factorial analysis, multiple regression, and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. …”
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Cefazolin Alone Versus Cefazolin With Tobramycin or Gentamicin as Intraoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Joint Arthroplasty by Meera M. Dhodapkar, MD, MHS, Scott J. Halperin, MD, MHS, Zachary Radford, MD, Lee E. Rubin, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, Jonathan N. Grauer, MD, Mengnai Li, FAAOS, MD, PhD

“…Differences in 90-day postoperative adverse outcomes were assessed with multivariable logistic regression controlling for age, sex, and Elixhauser Comorbidity Index. …”
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Short- and long-term survival after ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with pharmacoinvasive versus primary percutaneous coronary intervention strategy: a prospective cohor... by Sigrun Halvorsen, Jon Michael Gran, Kristin Kvakkestad

“…Adjusted effect of PI versus pPCI strategy on survival was estimated using logistic and Cox regression and propensity score weighting.Setting Single-centre registry in Norway during 2005–2011, within a regional STEMI network allocating patients to a PI strategy if estimated time to PCI >120 min.Primary outcomes 30-day mortality and survival during follow-up.Secondary outcome Incidence of CV death during follow-up.Results 4061 STEMI patients <80 years were included, 527 (13%) treated with a PI strategy and 3534 (87%) with a pPCI strategy. …”
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How does the rise in contraceptive usage predict pregnancy termination among young women in Kenya? an in-depth multilevel analysis by Stephen Okechukwu Chukwudeh, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Oluwatobi Abel Alawode, David Olawade, Sinegugu Shongwe, Ritika Tiwari

“…Frequency distribution and multilevel logistic regression analyses were employed to determine the association between contraceptive use and pregnancy termination history among young women aged 15–24 years old with covariates at p < 0.05. …”
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Development and validation of a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for the screening of high-risk pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus in Pakistan by Romaina Iqbal, Iqbal Azam, Subhash Chandir, Rahat Qureshi, Ali Jaffar, Neelofur Babar, Sabahat Naz, Samreen Jamal, Aisha Syed Wali

“…We performed a multivariable logistic regression analysis to obtain coefficients of selected predictors for GDM in the derivation dataset. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome Is Associated With Poor Prognosis in Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy by Youzhao Ma, Jingyang Zhang, Dechuang Jiao, Xiuchun Chen, Zhenzhen Liu

“…A chi‐square test and logistic regression model were applied to ascertain the factors associated with MetS and pathological complete response (pCR). …”
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UNEXPECTED FINDINGS DURING LAPAROTOMY SURGERY AND URGENT SURGICAL INDICATIONS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH CROHN’S DISEASE by Guilherme Zupo TEIXEIRA, Magaly Gemio TEIXEIRA, Marina Carla GIMENEZ, Silvia Caroline Neves RIBEIRO, Nathacia Bernardo CHIMELLO, Vania Aparecida LEANDRO-MERHI

“…For statistical analysis, the χ2 (or Fisher’s exact) test, Student’s t-test, Mann-Whitney test, and simple and multiple multilevel logistic regression analyses were used. RESULTS: There was an association regarding the history of adalimumab use (p=0.04, OR 2.8, 95%CI 1.03-7.65), previous use of prednisone (p<0.01, OR 2.03, 95%CI 2.00-2.05), urgent surgery indications (p<0.01, OR=4.32, 95% CI=1.58-11.82), mechanical anastomosis (p=0.02, OR=0.22, 95%CI 0.06-0.80), unexpected intraoperative findings (p=0.02, OR 10.46, 95%CI 1.50-72.99), length of hospital stay greater than 10 days (p<0.01, OR 16.86, 95%CI 2.99-94.96), unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission (p=0.01, OR 15.06, 95%CI 1.96-115.70), and planned ICU admission (p<0.01, OR 18.46, 95%CI 3.60-94.51). …”
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Associations between lifestyle factors and COVID-19 infection rates: a cross-sectional analysis in the USA by Abdullah Alismail, Razaz Shaheen, W Lawrence Beeson, Michael Paalani, Hildemar Dos Santos, Rhonda K Spencer-Hwang

“…Statistical analysis was performed using χ2 tests and logistic regression to explore the associations between lifestyle factors and COVID-19 infection, with a particular focus on gender differences.Results Among 1032 participants, the prevalence of COVID-19 was higher in women (42.8%) compared with men (32.0%). …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among food handlers in food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institution-based, cross-sec... by Zemichael Gizaw, Woinishet Abera, Binyam Gintamo, Tewoderos Shitemaw, Zelalem Negash Mekuria

“…Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the prevalence of intestinal parasites on the basis of adjusted OR (AOR) and 95% CI and p values &lt;0.05.Setting Food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Participants 411 food handlers participated in the study.Outcome measures The primary outcome was the prevalence of intestinal parasites, defined as the presence of one or more intestinal parasitic species in stool samples.Results One or more intestinal parasites were detected in 171 (41.6%; 95% CI 36.6% to 46.4%) stool samples. …”
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Identification of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Subtypes Based on Global Gene Expression Profiling to Predict the Prognosis and Potential Therapeutic Drugs by Cunzhen Zhang, Jiyao Wang, Lin Jia, Qiang Wen, Na Gao, Hailing Qiao

“…Subtype signature genes were identified using LASSO, SVM, and logistic regression. Survival-related genes were identified using Cox regression, and their expression and function were validated via qPCR and gene interference. …”
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