Table 4

Logistic regression model to predict complete sustained response in non-responders retreated with interferon and ribavirin

VariableCodeβSEp ValueOdds ratio95% CI
Model χ2 = 17.8 with 3 df, p < 0.001.
IFN, α interferon; MU, mega units.
Age0: <45−0.470.230.040.620.38–0.98
1: ≥45
γ-glutamyltransferase0: Normal−0.610.260.010.540.32–0.90
1: Elevated
Second IFN course total dose  (MU)0: <432 MU0.810.310.0082.251.22–4.14
1: ≥432 MU