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Table 2 Linear regression analysis (R2 = 0.326) with serum leptin as dependent variable in the cirrhotic group (n = 35).

From: Child-Pugh classification dependent alterations in serum leptin levels among cirrhotic patients: a case controlled study

Independent variables

Beta

p

Gender (M-F)

-0.307

0.065

Age (years)

-0.227

0.183

BFM (kg)

0.006

0.974

Viral Etiologic Factor (HBV-HCV)

0.167

0.315

Child-Pugh Classification (A-B-C)

0.435

0.015*

  1. Beta, beta regression coefficient; M, Male; F, Female; BFM, Body fat mass; HBV, Hepatitis B Virus; HCV, Hepatitis C Virus; A, Child-Pugh Class A; B, Child-Pugh Class B; C, Child-Pugh Class C.