Table 3: Multinomial logistic regression by taking total Russell index and other risk factors as independent variable.

Independent variable

Logistic regression analysis

Adj OR

95% CI

P value

SLT users

.389

.062

2.456

0.31

Non users

 1

 

 

 

Smokers

.065

.006

.677

0.02

Non users

 1

 

 

 

Russell Index ≤2

.075

.006

.991

0.05

≥3

 1

 

 

 

SLT packets quantity

3.258

1.189

8.929

0.02

SLT frequency

1.036

.790

1.359

0.80

Hypertension present

3.482

1.133

10.697

0.03

Absent

1

 

 

 

Diabetes present

2.834

.782

10.272

0.11

Absent

1