Determinants | Number of studies | Total sample (n) | Pooled OR (95% CI) | Heterogeneity I2 (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Older age | 3 | 1158 | 2.96 (1.71, 5.11)* | 0.00 |
Female sex | 4 | 1637 | 2.31 (1.57–3.4)* | 62.1 |
Longer duration of diabetes | 5 | 2034 | 1.98 (1.03–3.8)* | 85.1 |
Poor social support | 8 | 2883 | 2.37 (1.68–3.34)* | 58.8 |
Diabetic complications | 4 | 1367 | 1.92 (0.78–4.72) | 69.4 |
Note: * indicates significant variables. |