Table 4 Multivariable linear regression model for factors influencing DSMES Score of patients with diabetes in MSF clinics in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Variable | Adjusted Coefficient | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | −0.04 | −0.06, −0.01 | 0.003 |
Duration of Diabetes | 0.03 | −0.03, 0.09 | 0.331 |
Sex, Female | −0.11 | − 0.64, 0.43 | 0.696 |
Level of Education | |||
 Primary | 0.03 | −0.55, 0.60 | 0.931 |
 Secondary | 1.03 | 0.03, 2.03 | 0.043 |
 Post-secondary | 0.1 | −1.31, 1.51 | 0.892 |
Receiving Previous Diabetes Education | 0.49 | −0.02. 1.00 | 0.059 |
Ramadan Fasting | 0.39 | −0.21, 0.99 | 0.205 |
Having a Confidant for Diabetes | 0.8 | 0.27, 1.33 | 0.003 |
Insulin Use | 1.43 | 0.66, 2.19 | < 0.001 |
Diabetes Diagnosed During Syrian Conflict | −1.56 | −2.27, −0.85 | < 0.001 |