Table 2

Regression coefficients (mean and 95% credible intervals (CrIs)) of factors included in a Bayesian spatial model with Binomial response for the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in Ethiopia

FactorsHypertensionDiabetes
Regression coefficients
Mean (95% CrI)
Regression coefficients
Mean (95% CrI)
Precipitation0.038 (−0.210 to 0.247)0.047 (−0.379 to 0.534)
Altitude0.065 (−0.080 to 0.209)−0.374 (−0.711 to –0.044)
Travel time to city0.036 (−0.112 to 0.182)0.115 (−0.234 to 0.446)
Population density0.015 (0.003 to 0.027)0.046 (0.020 to 0.069)
Distance to water body−0.004 (−0.065 to 0.057)−0.055 (−0.207 to 0.093)
Distance to nearest health facility−0.004 (−0.208 to 0.197)0.105 (−0.260 to 0.463)
Intercept−1.731 (−1.970 to –1.493)−3.563 (−4.294 to –2.694)
  • Bold shows statistically significant value based on 95% Bayesian credible interval.