Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with liver fibrosis in 755 chronic hepatitis C patients
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Odds ratio (OR) = 1 for a Metavir activity score of A0 and a steatosis score of 0. | |||
| BMI, body mass index. | |||
| Metavir activity score* | |||
| A1 | 7.91 | 4.45–14.0 | |
| A2 | 13.7 | 6.67–28.3 | <0.001 |
| A3 | 14.3 | 4.45–46.0 | |
| Age | 1.05 | 1.00–1.09 | <0.001 |
| Steatosis score* | |||
| 1 | 2.14 | 1.22–3.77 | |
| 2 | 2.39 | 1.06–5.36 | 0.001 |
| 3 | 3.87 | 1.27–11.8 | |
| Past alcohol abuse | 2.02 | 1.12–3.63 | 0.015 |
| BMI | 0.928 | 0.866–0.995 | 0.034 |