Table 2 Determinants of consulting with a dietitian in the study sample using multivariate logistic regression models * (n = 332)
From: Factors associated with consulting a dietitian for diabetes management: a cross-sectional study
Independent variables | Model 1 OR, 95% CI | Model 2 OR, 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) (mean ± SD) | 0.97, 0.95–1.00 | 0.98, 0.94–1.02 |
Gender | Â | Â |
Male | 1 | 1 |
Female | 1.27, 0.77–2.08 | 1.19, 0.54–2.59 |
Duration of T2D (mean ± SD) | 1.05, 1.02–1.08 | 1.03, 0.98–1.08 |
Presence of Complications of Diabetes | Â | Â |
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 2.02, 1.14–3.57 | 1.33, 0.56–3.15 |
Presence of insurance for outpatient visits | Â | Â |
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 4.20, 2.39–7.4 | 5.86, 2.40–14.25 |
Belief that a dietitian can assist in changing dietary habits | Â | Â |
No/maybe it helps | 1 | 1 |
It helps a lot | 1.47, 0.82–2.63 | 3.74, 1.33–10.54 |
Referral by the physician | Â | Â |
No | Not included | 1 |
Yes | Not included | 112.25, 42.73–294.84 |