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Table 3 Multiple Linear regression models of factors associated with quality of life scores

From: Chronic complications and quality of life of patients living with sickle cell disease and receiving care in three hospitals in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Factor

Regression coefficient (ß)

95% confidence interval

P-value

Total SF-36 Score, F(4, 105)

Age

−0.15

−0.28 to −0.02

0.025

Urban residence

7.92

2.86 to 13.00

0.002

Stroke

−4.85

−8.76 to −0.94

0.015

Avascular necrosis of the hip

−3.35

−6.11 to −0.60

0.018

Physical Component Score, F(4, 105)

Age

−0.25

−0.43 to −0.07

0.007

Stroke

−8.68

−14.12 to −3.24

0.002

Avascular necrosis of the hip

−4.63

−8.45 to −0.80

0.018

Chronic leg ulcer

−3.70

−6.75 to −0.65

0.018

Mental Component Score, F(4, 105)

Females

−2.46

−4.78 to −0.14

0.038

Urban residence

8.29

2.76 to 13.80

0.004

Gall stones

−4.02

−7.70 to −0.34

0.033

  1. SF Short form, F regression analysis significance