Table 4

Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the quality of CKD care in relation to respondents' characteristics

OR95% CIp Value
Screening for CKD in patients with hypertension, diabetes or CVD and those aged >60 years
 PHC practice2.020.98 to 4.160.06
Use of eGFR
 Locality B4.181.47 to 11.860.007
 PHC practice2.591.00 to 6.690.05
Use of ACR
 Female gender2.010.97 to 4.170.06
Initiation of ACEI
 PHC practice2.581.01 to 6.580.02
Global CKD Care Score
 PHC practice2.291.13 to 4.620.02
  • ACEI, ACE inhibitors; ACR, albumin/creatinine ratio; CKD, chronic kidney disease; CVD, cardiovascular disease; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; locality B refers to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain areas; PHC, primary healthcare.