Analysis of covariance to assess the effect of the different groups and body mass index (BMI) on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels
| Parameter | Parameter estimate | 95% CI(lower bound) | 95% CI(upper bound) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter estimates are shown with the 95% confidence interval (CI) and the significance values (group 4 (severe OSAS/obesity) was used as the reference value). | ||||
| Group 1: no obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS); Group 2: mild to moderate OSAS; Group 3: severe OSAS. | ||||
| BMI | 0.290 | 0.145 | 0.436 | <0.001 |
| Group 1 | –0.0197 | –2.751 | 2.711 | 0.989 |
| Group 2 | 0.168 | –2.414 | 2.751 | 0.897 |
| Group 3 | –0.183 | –2.781 | 2.415 | 0.889 |