Table 4 Linear regression analysis for predictors of improved FAQLQ-AF scores from baseline to maintenance
From: Oral immunotherapy improves the quality of life of adults with food allergy
Variable | Correlation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allergen avoidance and dietary restrictions | Emotional impact | Risk of allergen exposure | Food allergy related health | Total score | |
OIT status | |||||
Coefficient (95% CI) | 0.441 (0.4–1.8) | 0.262 (− 0.5 to 1.4) | 0.295 (0.0–1.5) | 0.278 (0.0–1.4) | 0.366 (0.2–1.5) |
p value | 0.002 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
Multiple food allergy | |||||
Coefficient (95% CI) | 0.215 (− 0.1 to 1.9) | 0.376 (0.4–2.6) | 0.287 (0.0–2.3) | 0.28 (0.0–2.2) | 0.298 (0.1–2.1) |
p value | 0.09 | 0.007 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
Epinephrine during home treatment | |||||
Coefficient (95% CI) | 0.238 (− 0.1 to 1.9) | 0.178 (− 0.4 to 2.6) | 0.134 (− 0.7 to 2.0) | − 0.024 (− 1.4 to1.2) | 0.185 (− 0.4 to 2.0) |
p value | 0.07 | 0.2 | 0.36 | 0.87 | 0.181 |