Malnutrition negatively impacts the quality of life of patients with cirrhosis: An observational study

Table 2 Multivariate analysis to identify factors associated with self-perception of impairment of quality of life

Characteristic	HR (95%CI)	P
Malnourished according to SGA	2.8 (1.6-5.0)	< 0.0001
Need for paracentesis	1.8 (1.0-3.2)	0.05
Presence of ascites	1.4 (0.7-2.7)	0.38
Any complication requiring hospitalization	1.1 (0.5-2.6)	0.82
Decompensated or Child B/C	1.8 (0.0-4.0)	0.14

Cox regression, statistical significance was considered as a P-value of < 0.05. HR: Hazard ratio; SGA: Subjective global assessment.