Table 5
Multivariable logistic regression models for associations between recurrent trichiasis and various factors, adjusting for the correlation between eyes in bilateral cases by generalised estimating equations
| Variable | 1+ Lashes | 5+ Lashes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | p Value | OR | 95% CI | p Value | |
| Age (years) | ||||||
| <50 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| 50–59 | 1.19 | 0.42 to 3.41 | 0.736 | 1.37 | 0.41 to 4.50 | 0.607 |
| 60–69 | 1.00 | 0.35 to 2.84 | 0.997 | 1.48 | 0.45 to 4.88 | 0.521 |
| 70+ | 1.44 | 0.57 to 3.64 | 0.434 | 2.14 | 0.74 to 6.18 | 0.128 |
| Sex (female) | 0.63 | 0.28 to 1.43 | 0.267 | 0.45 | 0.19 to 1.04 | 0.064 |
| Conjunctival inflammation | 2.06 | 1.03 to 4.12 | 0.040 | 2.85 | 1.33 to 6.14 | 0.007 |
| Bacterial infection | 2.51 | 1.04 to 6.07 | 0.041 | 2.42 | 1.08 to 5.42 | 0.032 |
