Table 3 Bivariate analysis of risk factors associated with having cancer of the breast at Mulago hospital
Characteristics n = 145 | Crude odds ratio (95%) | P values |
|---|---|---|
RBC folate level | ||
Low | Referent | |
Normal | 1.4 (0.7– 2.9) | 0.291 |
Vitamin B12 | ||
Low | Referent | |
Lower normal | 0.9 (0.4 – 2.0) | 0.835 |
Upper normal | 1.3 (0.5 – 3.4) | 0.599 |
Age | ||
20 – 39 | Referent | |
40 – 49 | 0.9 (0.3 – 2.4) | 0.786 |
50 - 59 | 1.0 (0.4 - 0.5) | 1.000 |
60 - 69 | 1.0 (0.3 – 3.0) | 1.000 |
70+ | 1.1 (0.4 – 3.5) | 0.858 |
Residence | ||
Rural | Referent | |
Urban | 0.8 (0.40 – 1.5) | 0.434 |
Body Mass Index | ||
Underweight | Referent | |
Normal weight | 5.2 (0.6 – 49.4) | 0.148 |
Overweight | 2.9 (0.3 – 28.0) | 0.362 |
Obese | 4.0 (0.4 – 40.1) | 0.239 |
Contraceptive use | ||
None | Referent | |
Yes | 1.0 (0.5– 2.1) | 0.900 |
Parity | ||
Null | Referent | |
Low parity | 0.2 (0.1 – 2.0) | 0.166 |
Multi parity | 0.3 (0.1– 2.5) | 0.253 |
Alcohol use | ||
No | Referent | |
Yes | 2.1 (1.1-4.1) | 0.026 |
Taking tobacco | ||
No | Referent | |
Yes | 0.5 (0.2 – 0.6) | 0.267 |