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Table 2 Correlates of manic predominant polarity in people with bipolar disorder: multivariable logistic regression model

From: Exploring the predictive role of the first mood episode on the predominant polarity in bipolar disorder: insights from a path analysis

Variables

β [95% CI]

SE

Wald χ2

p-value

Manic polarity of first episode (vs. depressive)

3.23 [1.57 to 4.89]

0.85

14.52

p < 0.001

Age at onset

−0.13 [−0.21 to −0.04]

0.04

8.23

p = 0.004

Bipolar disorder type I

1.63 [−0.18 to 3.45]

0.93

3.11

p = 0.078

Total mood episodes

−0.11 [−0.24 to 0.01]

0.06

3.40

p = 0.065

History of suicide attempts

−0.28 [−1.94 to 1.37]

0.85

0.11

p = 0.738

Cannabis use disorder

1.46 [−0.02 to 2.95]

0.76

3.74

p = 0.053

  1. Manic predominant polarity vs. Undetermined + Depressive predominant polarity. The analysis is adjusted for age and gender
  2. Î’, regression coefficient; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; SE, standard error