The hidden impact of myopia severity on interocular suppression in myopia: a cross-sectional study by Yan Luo, Xiyang Yang, Enwei Lin, Min Kong, Wuqiang Luo, Qi Chen, Jin Zeng, Li Yan, Lili Li, Xin Xiao, Xin Xiao, Xin Xiao

“…Grating stereopsis (GS), fine stereopsis at 1.5 m (FS1.5), fine stereopsis at 0.8 m (FS0.8), division, fusion, and interocular suppression were examined via computer-based tasks. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and restricted cubic splines (RCSs) were used to analyze the dose–response relationships between SE and the prevalence of suppression disorders (permanent suppression or binocular rivalry suppression). …”
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Potentially inappropriate medications use among the older patients diagnosed with psychiatric diseases in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed M. Alsultan, Solaiman M. Alhawas, Leena H. Alhajri, Khalid A. Alamer, Abdullah K. Alahmari, Amani M. AlQarni, Feras A. Al-Awad

“…In addition, the Pearson correlation test was performed between the total number of prescriptions and the number of PIMs. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to explore PIMs. …”
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Unveiling the Drivers of Polio Vaccine Uptake: Insights from a Multi-Country Study of 37 Nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Michael Sarfo, Sylvester R Okeke, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya

“…Variables with p-values <  0.2 in bivariable analysis were included in the multivariable analysis. The adjusted Relative Risk Ratios (aRRR) with 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were reported to determine statistical significance and the strength of associations.…”
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Household latrine utilization and associated factors in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia. by Deres Asnake, Metadel Adane

“…From the multivariable logistic regression analysis, variables with p-value < 0.05 were taken as statistically significant and independently associated with latrine utilization. …”
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Inequitable gender norms and its associated factors among university students in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2022 by Yirgalem Tola Kelecha, Amanuel Albene Ayele, Habtamu Samuel Goda, Mesarch Hailu Demissie, Temesgen Mohammed Toma

“…Data were verified and entered into Epi-Data Version 3.1, then analyzed using SPSS Version 25.0. Binary logistic regression was initially used to identify potential factors associated with inequitable gender norms, variables having a p-value &lt;0.25 in bivariate analysis considered for multivariable regression. …”
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Catastrophic health expenditure and associated factors among adult diabetes patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Kibret Mesgie, Asmamaw Atnafu, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Nigusu Worku, Banchlay Addis, Asebe Hagos

“…A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditures. …”
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Impact of Laboratory-Derived Frailty Index on Clinical Outcomes in Critical Care Patients with COPD: A Retrospective Analysis Using the MIMIC-IV Database by Zhou Z, He Y, Wang Q, Li J, Yu Y

“…The primary outcomes were 30-day and 90-day mortality rates. Multivariable Cox regression was used for statistical analysis. …”
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Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among adult HIV patients attending antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities in Agaro town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abduljebar Mohammed Ahmed, Assefa Legesse Sisay, Mamo Nigatu Gebre

“…Data were entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and analyzed using STATA 14.2. To estimate and compare the survival probabilities, the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were used. …”
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Completion of maternal and child health continuum of care and associated factors in West Gondar Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023: a community based cross sectional study by Asrat Mekonnen Tegegne, Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Elsa Awoke Fentie

“…Variables with a p value < 0.2 in bi-variable analysis were included in the multivariable model. Finally, adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p values < 0.05 were used to determine statistical significance. …”
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The association between triglyceride-glucose index, atherogenic index of plasma, systemic immune-inflammation index, and mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome: the dir... by Weichen Luo, Zaixiao Tao, Xinxin Li, Yang Xu, Chun Yang, Rui Sun, Mi Wang, Zhenjun Ji, Genshan Ma

“…This study investigates the relationship between glycolipid metabolism, systemic inflammation, and mortality in ACS patients.MethodsIn this single-center retrospective study, 3,861 ACS patients were analyzed. Glycolipid metabolism was assessed using the TyG and AIP index, while the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) evaluated inflammatory status. …”
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Association between the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes and prediabetes by Enfa Zhao, Yiqing Chen, Hang Xie, Ruimeng Wang, Yuan Gao, Bingtian Dong, Chaoxue Zhang

“…We employed multiple statistical approaches, including Kaplan–Meier survival analysis, multivariable Cox proportional hazards models, restricted cubic spline analysis, and stratified analysis to examine the relationship between EASIX and mortality outcomes. …”
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The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on pregnancy outcomes in women with hepatitis B virus: a retrospective cohort study by Lan Wang, Huasong Sheng, Chen Jiang, Yiming Chen

“…Methods We set-up a retrospective cohort study to analyze data from 12,815 pregnant women who delivered in three Hangzhou tertiary hospitals between 2015 and 2022. …”
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An association between average daily sleep duration and gallstones in US adults by Yong Fang, Qiuyuan Xu, Jia Xu, HaiHua Wang

“…Our results revealed a statistically significant inverse association (OR = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.86, 0.99; p = 0.0236). …”
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Maternal age-related declines in live birth rate following single euploid embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study by Wei Jiang, Zichen Zheng, Nan Yan, Shuang Yao, Qijun Xie, Danyu Ni, Shanren Cao, Chun Zhao, Xiufeng Ling

“…Primary outcomes included live birth rate, clinical pregnancy rate, early pregnancy loss, and miscarriage rate. Data were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression with generalized estimating equations (GEE) to account for confounding factors and restricted cubic splines to visualize the relationship between maternal age and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Effect of CBC-Derived Inflammatory Indicators in Predicting Chronic Kidney Disease Risk in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients by Changying Zhao, Luqin Yan, Yong Liu, Siyuan Chen, Beidi Lan, Ruohan Liu, Jinqi Xin, Tao Shi, Xiaohong Yang

“…Eighteen baseline characteristics exhibiting statistical difference were incorporated into LASSO-logistic regression. …”
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Facemask-wearing behavior to prevent COVID-19 and associated factors among public and private bank workers in Ethiopia. by Seada Hassen, Metadel Adane

“…Data were analyzed using bivariable (crude odds ratio [COR]) and multivariable (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]) logistic regression model at 95% confidence interval (CI). …”
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A significant atypical U-shaped relationship exists between Lipid Accumulation Product and depression prevalence among Chinese middle-aged and elderly men: a cross-sectional study... by Chuanshen Gu, Chuanshen Gu, Xingzi Kang, Xinyi Chen, Zhengzheng Long, Zhengzheng Long, Fuxia Yang, Fuxia Yang, Wenshu Luo, Wenshu Luo

“…Univariate logistic analysis and multivariable regression models were used to study the correlation between LAP and depressive symptoms. …”
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Subjective well-being indices in assessing happiness in Russia by Lyudmila S. Skachkova, Olga Ya. Gerasimova, Darya D. Krivosheeva-Medyantseva

“…The method of index numbers and methods of descriptive statistics, including the multivariate frequency distribution of two attributes, are applied. …”
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Impact of diabetes on mental and functional well-being of older adults in Kerala by A. Anjana, P. Bindu

“…The study sample consists of 2497 older adults from Kerala. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate techniques were used to analyze the data. …”
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Development and evaluation of a web-based diet quality screener for vegans (VEGANScreener): a cross-sectional, observational, multicenter, clinical study by Tooba Asif, Anna Ouřadová, Ainara Martínez Tabar, Vanessa Bullón-Vela, Sandra Müller, Joelina Dietrich, Vanessa Keller, Marina Heniková, Eliška Selinger, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli, Maria Wakolbinger, Willem De Keyzer, Willem De Keyzer, Wendy Van Lippevelde, Monika Cahová, Leonie H. Bogl, Leonie H. Bogl, Marek Kuzma, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Stefaan De Henauw, Markus Keller, Selma Kronsteiner-Gicevic, Selma Kronsteiner-Gicevic, Eva Schernhammer, Eva Schernhammer, Jan Gojda

“…Exploratory metabolomic analysis will be performed using multivariable statistics and regression analysis to identify novel biomarkers. …”
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