Pooling the complex survey data across the 64 lower and middle-income countries: A study on antibiotic usage in under-five children by Md Fakrul Islam, Prosenjit Basak Arka, Mahfuzer Rohman, Md Sabbir Hossain, Md Rashed Babu, Hasin Anupama Azhari, Md Jamal Uddin

“…In the final binary logistic regression, mothers that had any formal education (Primary: OR = 1.28, 95 % CI:1.07–1.53, Secondary: OR = 1.38, 95 % CI:1.14–1.67, Higher Education: OR = 1.69, 95 % CI:1.23–2.33) were more likely to expose their children to antibiotics for fever/cough than illiterate ones. …”
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Associations of modifiable dementia risk factors with dementia and cognitive decline: evidence from three prospective cohorts by Mengzhao Wang, Changming Fan, Yanbai Han, Yifei Wang, Hejia Cai, Wanying Zhong, Xin Yang, Zhenshan Wang, Hongli Wang, Yiming Han

“…After adjusting for confounding factors, multivariable logistic regression was utilized to analyze the relationship between modifiable dementia risk factors and dementia, while multivariable linear regression was employed to examine the relationship between these risk factors and cognitive decline. …”
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Differential management and associations of dyslipidaemia and hypertension by glycaemic status in urban South Africans by N Peer, L Kotzé-Hörstmann, J Hill, A-P Kengne

“…Data collection comprised administered questionnaires, clinical measurements and biochemical analyses. Multivariable logistic regressions determined the associations with hypertension and dyslipidaemia management in separate models. …”
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Oxidative balance score and its association with chronic inflammatory airway diseases and mortality: a population-based study by Zhuanbo Luo, Shiyu Chen, Peixu Chen, Feng Qiu, Weina Huang, Chao Cao

“…In cross-sectional studies, the association between OBS and the prevalence of total and specific CIAD was examined using multiple logistic regressions. Dose–response relationships were analyzed through restricted cubic spline regression (RCS). …”
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and contrast-induced nephropathy in chronic total occlusion patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention by Serdar Söner, Adem Aktan, Raif Kılıç, Hamdullah Güzel, Ercan Taştan, Metin Okşul, Adnan Duha Cömert, Mehmet Sait Coşkun, Hülya Tosun Söner, Tuncay Güzel

“…Results The mean age of the patients (65.8 ± 10.94 vs. 61.68 ± 11.4, P = 0.009), diabetes mellitus (60 [44.8%] vs. 11 [13.1%], P < 0.001), and dyslipidemia rates (52 [38.8%] vs. 21 [25%], P = 0.036) were higher in group 1. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, it was seen that age (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.08, P = 0.020), chronic kidney disease (OR = 2.34, 95% CI = 1.02–5.33, P = 0.044), peripheral artery disease (OR = 5.66, 95% CI = 1.24–25.91, p = 0.026), LVEF (OR = 0.95, 95% CI = 0.92–0.99, P = 0.005), LDL cholesterol levels (OR = 1.00, 95%CI = 1.00–1.02, P = 0.024) and TyG index (OR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.21–3.89, P = 0.009) were independent predictors of the development of CIN. …”
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Association between poor oral health and deterioration of appetite in older age: results from longitudinal analyses of two prospective cohorts from the UK and USA by Sheena E Ramsay, Olia Papacosta, S Goya Wannamethee, John C Mathers, Peter H Whincup, Lucy Lennon, Ziyi Cai, Suruchi G Ganbavale, Robert Weyant

“…In the BRHS, changes in oral health over time were also assessed. Logistic regression models were adjusted for sociodemographic, behavioural and health-related factors.Results Cross-sectionally, poor self-rated oral health, dry mouth, eating or chewing difficulty, food avoidance and cumulative oral health problems were associated with appetite loss in both studies. …”
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Diagnostic value of the MZXBTCH scoring system for acute complex appendicitis by Tianyi Ma, Qian Zhang, Hongwei Zhao, Peng Zhang

“…Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to compare the diagnostic efficacy of these scoring systems for complex appendicitis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified preoperative body temperature (odds ratio (OR) = 1.104; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.067–1.143; P < 0.001), preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) level (OR = 1.002; 95% CI 1.001–1.002; P < 0.001), lymphocyte percentage (OR = 0.994; 95% CI 0.990–0.996; P < 0.001), appendiceal fecal stones (OR = 1.127; 95% CI 1.068–1.190; P < 0.001), periappendiceal fat stranding (OR = 1.133; 95% CI 1.072–1.198; P < 0.001), and appendix diameter (OR = 1.013; 95% CI 1.004–1.022; P < 0.001) as independent risk factors for complex appendicitis. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of full vaccination coverage according to the national schedule among children aged 12–35 months in Ghana by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…We used a multilevel logistic regression model to identify associated factors for vaccination coverage according to the national schedule in Ghana. …”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Developmental Delay amongst Under-5 Children in Nigeria: Evidence from Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011–2017 by Olayide Olubunmi Olabumuyi, Obioma Chukwudi Uchendu, Pauline Aruoture Green

“…Using the Chi-square test and multivariate binomial logistic regression, factors linked to developmental delay were identified, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) provided and the significance level set at 5%. …”
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Factors and Reasons Associated with Hesitating to Seek Care for Migraine: Results of the OVERCOME (US) Study by Robert E. Shapiro, Eva Jolanda Muenzel, Robert A. Nicholson, Anthony J. Zagar, Michael L. Reed, Dawn C. Buse, Susan Hutchinson, Sait Ashina, Eric M. Pearlman, Richard B. Lipton

“…Supervised machine learning (random forest, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) identified factors associated with hesitation; logistic regression models assessed association of factors on hesitation. …”
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Prevalence of Site-Specific Mycoplasma genitalium Infection and Macrolide and Fluoroquinolone-Associated Mutations in Men Who Have Sex with Men in Shenzhen, China by Leng X, Zhu R, Ao X, Zhou Y, Zhang K, Hu T, Wu J, Chen Z, Huang L, Huang N, Li X, Ahmed Alnour R, Xue Z, Zhang X, Liu H, Axirejiang T, Ke W, Zou H

“…Identifying macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance involved targeting the V region of the 23S rRNA, topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase genes. Logistic regression was used to evaluate correlates of MG infection.Results: We collected 124 pharynx swabs, 132 urethral swabs, and 89 rectal swabs from 162 MSM participants based on their sexual behavior. …”
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The Association Between Medication Adherence, Internalized Stigma and Social Support Among Outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder in a Malaysian Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Stu... by Halim R, Kaur M, Syed Mokhtar SS, Chemi N, Sajatovic M, Tan YK, Siau CS, Ng CG

“…Simple and multiple logistic regression and mediation analyses were conducted.Results: Of the 268 participants (69% female), 57.1% were suboptimally or moderately adherent to their medication. …”
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EZSCAN风险评分在肾功能轻度损伤人群中的筛查价值 by 沈国丽, 邵敏, 蔡如意, 孙婷

“…采用lasso回归筛选协变量，通过loess曲线和logistic回归分析风险评分与eGFR的关系。结果经过多变量调整后，风险评分与eGFR下降的风险相关，与risk值最低组（Q1&lt;24）相比，Q2（25-27），Q3（28-47），Q4（48-75）的OR（95％CI）分别为1.84（1.54，2.20），2.47（2.08，2.94），2.41（2.05，2.83）。…”
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Predictors and prognosis of elderly hip fracture patients with perioperative atrial fibrillation: a nested case–control study by Wei Li, Aoying Min, Wei Zhao, Weining Li, Shuhan Li, Saidi Ran, Mingming Fu, Qili Yu, Junkai Kou, Zhiqian Wang, Zhiyong Hou

“…To determine independent risk factors for paroxysmal AF in elderly hip fracture patients, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were employed. The Kaplan–Meier survival curve demonstrated the correlation between all-cause mortality in the non-AF, paroxysmal AF, and permanent AF groups. …”
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Nationwide cervical precancer screening in Ghana: concurrent HPV DNA testing and visual inspection under an expanded hub-and-spoke model by Kofi Effah, John Allotey, Ethel Tekpor, Comfort Mawusi Wormenor, Joseph Emmanuel Amuah, Ernest Antwi-Boasiako, Erasmus Nikoi Kotey, Seyram Kemawor, Isaac Gedzah, Helena Maame Ama Frempong, Stephen Danyo, Edna Sesenu, Bernard Hayford Atuguba, Nana Owusu Mensah Essel, Patrick Kafui Akakpo

“…We modeled factors associated with hr-HPV infection using nominal logistic regression. Among 5217 women screened (mean age, 40.1 years), the overall prevalence of hr-HPV infection and cervical lesions were 29.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] 27.9–30.3) and 3.7% (95% CI 3.2–4.2), respectively. …”
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Regulatory problems and developmental psychopathology within the first 2 years of living—a nested in cohort population-based study by Janni Ammitzbøll, Janni Ammitzbøll, Anne Lise Olsen, Susanne Landorph, Christian Ritz, Anne Mette Skovgaard, Anne Mette Skovgaard

“…Data analyses included logistic regression models and analyses of the mediation effect of maternal mental health and relationship problems.ResultsRP of sleep were associated with a 2-fold increased risk of child mental disorder specifically sleep disorders, adjusted odds ratio (OR) 9.3 [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.0–42.9], disorders of behavior and emotions, adjusted OR 2.9 (95% CI: 1.0–8.4), and DC:0-3R regulatory disorders, adjusted OR 2.7 (95% CI: 1.0–7.5). …”
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Association of Serum Ferritin Levels With Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Overweight/Obese US Populations: A Population-Based Study From the NHANES by Zhang Y, Zhou P, Xu C, Su H, Li R, Sun L, Yang Y

“…Participants were categorized into quartiles (Q1-Q4) based on their ln-transformed serum ferritin levels. Multivariable logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression (RCS) investigate associations. …”
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Tobacco Treatment Disparities Among California Medicaid Members With and Without Chronic Disease Who Smoke by Nan Wang, PhD, Melanie S. Dove, ScD, Cindy V. Valencia, PhD, Elisa K. Tong, MD

“…The outcomes included receiving advice or assistance from a health professional to quit smoking. Adjusted logistic regression models were conducted to examine the association between chronic disease and the outcomes, including adjusting for frequency of office visits. …”
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Clinicodemographic profile and predictors of poor outcome in hospitalised COVID-19 patients: a single-centre, retrospective cohort study from India by Prashant K Singh, Lokesh Tiwari, Alok Ranjan, Prakriti Gupta, Prabhat Kumar Singh, Yogesh Kumar, Yankappa N, Amrita Banerjee, C M Singh

“…Predictors of mortality were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression model. Out of 4102 SARS-CoV-2 positive patients admitted during 1-year period, 3268 (79.66%) survived to discharge and 834 (20.33%) died in the hospital. …”
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威胁视力的2型糖尿病视网膜病变风险预测模型的建立与验证 by 罗瑾, 黄文勇, 黎宇婷, 张健, 陈敏瑜, 陈淑惠, 刘嘉慧, 黄圣松

“…方法使用2017年至2020年广州糖尿病眼病研究中T2DM患者临床数据构建列线图预测模型。使用Logistic回归分析VTDR的影响因素并建立模型，受试者工作特征曲线（ROC）、Hosmer-Lemeshow检验、校准曲线、决策曲线（DCA）用于评价模型的性能。…”
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