Prevalence of work-related burnout and associated factors among police officers in central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Dawit Getachew Yenealem, Azanaw Asega Belay, Alebachew Bitew Abie, Tadiwos Abebaw, Christian Melaku, Yimer Mamaye, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye

“…To enter the collected data, EpiData V 4.6 and to analyze SPSS V 26 were used. To examine the association between work-related burnout and its predictor variables, both bivariable (p < 0.2) and multivariable (<0.05) logistic regression analyses were performed, and statistical significance was established via multivariable logistic regression.ResultsThe response rate in this study was 96.05% (n = 608). …”
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Cohort study on correlation between serum TTF-1, PAX-8 and thyroid dysfunction after breast cancer post-operative radiation therapy by CHEN Gang, ZHANG Shunkang, GUO Shaowen, LU Yue, SUN Liyun, SHEN Lei, WANG Cheng

“…Test results of serum TTF-1 between two groups were statistically different at 6 months [6.99 (4.73, 13.94) vs 5.79 (5.01, 6.28), P=0.049], 12 months [7.65 (5.02, 17.85) vs 5.43 (4.52, 6.22), P=0.005] after the end of PORT, while test results of serum PAX-8 between two groups were statistically different at 12 months [6.79 (4.86, 14.30) vs 5.81 (4.70,7.25), P=0.042] after the end of PORT. …”
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The Adherence to High-Intensity Interval Training Among Obese Women with Early-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study in India by M. Saravanan, Arunachalam Ramachandran, Anandhan Duraisamy, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthy

“…Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and adherence were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression. …”
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Management and outcomes of patients with chronic obstructive lung disease and lung cancer in a public healthcare system. by John R Goffin, Sophie Corriveau, Grace H Tang, Gregory R Pond

“…COPD was defined using the ICES-derived COPD cohort (1996-2014) with data from 2002 to 2014. Descriptive statistics and multivariable analyses were undertaken.…”
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Real-Time Telemedical Oversight Improves Prehospital Stroke Metrics: A Five-Year Cohort Study by Ponlawat Kanchayawong, Kasamon Aramvanitch, Chaiyaporn Yuksen, Satariya Trakulsrichai, Pungkava Sricharoen, Sureerat Suwatcharangkoon, Patcharaporn Sirintaranont, Jesada Keandoungchun, Promphet Nuanprom, Chetsadakon Jenpanitpong, Suthap Jaiboon

“…Neurological outcomes at hospital discharge were analyzed using multivariable ordinal logistic regression. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of alcohol dependence disorder among TB and HIV infected patients in Zambia. by Rebecca O'Connell, Nathaniel Chishinga, Eugene Kinyanda, Vikram Patel, Helen Ayles, Helen A Weiss, Soraya Seedat

“…Correlates of alcohol dependence were analyzed for men only, due to low prevalence in women. …”
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Knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus infection and human papillomavirus vaccine among Kazakhstani women attending gynecological clinics. by Torgyn Issa, Aisha Babi, Alpamys Issanov, Ainur Akilzhanova, Kadisha Nurgaliyeva, Zauresh Abugalieva, Azliyati Azizan, Saleem A Khan, Chee Kai Chan, Raushan Alibekova, Gulzhanat Aimagambetova

“…Data analysis included descriptive statistics consisting of mean values, standard deviations, and frequencies, where applicable. …”
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Trends in Caregiver-Reported Prevalence and Severity of Pediatric Asthma During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Supriya Sivadanam, Sasank Sivadanam, Dmitry Tumin

“…Asthma prevalence and severity were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression controlling for a linear measure of survey year and a categorical measure of era (2020–2021 vs. 2016–2019). …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Infants and Young Children Aged 6–23 Months in Debre Berhan Town, North Shewa, Ethiopia by Abebaw Molla, Gudina Egata, Firehiwot Mesfin, Mikyas Arega, Lemma Getacher

“…Hemoglobin levels were measured using a HemoCue analyzer machine (HemoCue® Hb 301, Ängelholm, Sweden). …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity among High School Adolescents in Bahir Dar City, Northwest, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mulugebeya Worku, Zemichael Gizaw, Aysheshim Kassahun Belew, Alemakef Wagnew, Melkamu Tamir Hunegnaw

“…Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI and p<0.05 were used to dictate statistical significance for overweight and obesity. …”
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Obesity indicators mediate the association between the aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by Ziying Su, Lei Cao, Hailong Chen, Peng Zhang, Chunwei Wu, Jing Lu, Ze He

“…To examine the relationship between AISI and T2DM, we used various statistical models, including weighted multivariable logistic regression, smooth curve fitting, threshold effect analysis, subgroup analysis, trend tests, mediation analysis, and Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) models. …”
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Poor sleep quality is common and independently associated with disease activity and poor quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease: a long-term follow-up study by Thanaboon Chaemsupaphan, Chawanont Pimolsri, Nichcha Subdee, Phutthaphorn Phaophu, Marianee Salaemae, Parinya Permpim, Lakkana Thongchot, Kamonnet Wannasewok, Wattanachai Chotinaiwattarakul, Julajak Limsrivilai

“…The group with greater disease severity reported numerically poorer sleep quality; however, this difference was not statistically significant. On actigraphy, there was no statistically significant difference in sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, or sleep efficiency between the groups. …”
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Blood transfusion service readiness and its associated factors in health facilities providing blood transfusion services across Ethiopia: A secondary analysis of the 2018 Service A... by Tirualem Asmare Fenta, Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh, Nebiyou Fasil Ayele

“…Facility characteristics were summarized using frequency tables and summary statistics. Bivariate and multivariable linear regression analyses examined the predictors of service readiness.…”
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Contraceptive use and associated factors among women with HIV receiving care at a faith-based tertiary hospital in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Judith P. Acayo, Simon Peter Oryema, Robert Edilu, Henry Ochola, Sande Ojara, Pebalo Francis Pebolo, Felix Bongomin, Raymond Otim, Harriet Akello, Emmanuel Ochola

“…Quantitative data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires and analyzed using STATA version 16. Factors associated with the utilization of modern contraceptives were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. p  < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. …”
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Spatial variations and determinants of modern contraceptive utilization among sexually active rural women in Ethiopia using mini EDHS 2019 data: spatial and multilevel analysis by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Zerko Wako Beko, Gashaw Adane Nega, Hailemichael Kindie Abate

“…In the multivariable analysis, an adjusted odd ratio with a 95% confidence level indicated a statistical association with the outcome variable at a P- value < 0.05. …”
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Associations of Urine Epidermal Growth Factor With Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Individuals With CKD in SPRINT by Merve Postalcioglu, Ronit Katz, Simon B. Ascher, Trenton Hall, Pranav S. Garimella, Stein I. Hallan, Joachim H. Ix, Michael G. Shlipak

“…A linear mixed-effects model was used to investigate the associations of uEGF with the annual eGFR change; Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to analyze its associations with the ≥30% eGFR decline, CVD, and all-cause mortality outcomes. …”
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Cardiac complications associated with COVID-19: a single-center study from Southern Iran by Marjan Tariverdi, Mohammadbagher Rahmati, Maryam Mohammadian, Shahrokh Rajaei, Mohammadreza Kargarfard Jahromy, Niloufar Rahimi, Saeed Hosseini Teshnizi, Mohammad Tamaddondar, Shiva Badri, Hossein Abdollahi

“…Cardiac abnormalities were defined as clinical heart failure, dysrhythmias or abnormal echocardiography. Multivariable logistic regression was applied to analyze the associations between cardiac abnormalities, age and lung involvement, with statistical significance set at P &lt; 0.05.ResultsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 on 475 children aged 1 month to 14 years. …”
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Vision-Related Quality of Life among Adult Patients with Visual Impairment at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia by Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Dereje Hayilu Anbesse, Abiy Maru Alemayehu, Yezinash Addis Alimaw

“…Variables with p value <0.05 in multivariable logistic regression were considered as statistically significant. …”
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The association of the non-HDL-cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol ratio (NHHR) with obstructive sleep apnea among adults aged ≥ 40 years: results from NHANES 2015–2018 by Lvao Chen, Jiuming Chen, Shikai Chen, Yingchao Cui

“…Results A total of 5,858 participants were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression highlighted a statistically significant positive relationship between NHHR and OSA [OR 1.06 (95% CI: 1.02, 1.11), p = 0.0053]. …”
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Mortality in Edentulous Patients: A Registry-Based Cohort Study in Sweden Comparing 8463 Patients Treated with Removable Dentures or Implant-Supported Dental Prostheses by Jan Kowar, Victoria Stenport, Mats Nilsson, Torsten Jemt

“…Cumulative survival rates were calculated, and a multivariable regression analysis for the included variables was performed. …”
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