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Table 3 Risk factors for adverse events reported after yoga class

From: A large-scale survey of adverse events experienced in yoga classes

Factors

 

Chi-square value

P-value

Odds ratio (95% CI)

Sex

 

2.67

0.125

 

Age (less than 40 years)

 

14.65

0.000

1.73(1.30-2.30)

Frequency of attending classes

 

0.23

0.661

 

Condition on the day of class

    
 

Severity of physical condition on that day

15.54

0.000

1.83(1.35-2.47)

 

Level of overexertion

73.73

0.000

2.55(2.05-3.17)

 

Physical strain

83.84

0.000

2.86(2.27-3.59)

 

Mental strain

48.27

0.000

6.36(3.51-11.51)

Presence of chronic disease

 

20.08

0.000

1.52(1.26-1.82)

 

Ocular and otologic disorders

0.31

0.625

 
 

Respiratory disorders

7.22

0.011

1.90(1.18-3.07)

 

Cardiovascular disorders

0.03

0.909

 
 

Gastrointestinal disorders

0.61

0.462

 
 

Musculoskeletal disorders

16.72

0.000

1.54(1.25-1.89)

 

Skin disorders

3.35

0.075

 
 

Neurological disorders

4.69

0.035

1.63(1.04-2.57)

 

Psychological disorders

0.03

0.897

 
 

Endocrine disorders

1.53

0.228

 
 

Gynecological disorders

0.28

0.671

 
 

Previous cancer

0.13

0.852