Statistical Analysis
Descriptive analysis was used to characterize the study population.
Categorical variables were summarized using absolute frequencies and
percentages, while continuous variables were analyzed using means and
standard deviation (SD) or median and interquartile range (IQR).
Interaction term with HCQ was used to evaluate the behavior of the
combined therapy of medications in the presence or absence of the use of
HCQ.
Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine factors associated
with the outcomes, adjusting for all predictors presented in the model.
Linear regression was applied to continuous outcomes. The model results
are presented in odds ratio (OR) or beta (𝛃). For the multivariable
analyses, a theoretical framework was structured according to
literature. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS software
(Statistical Analysis System, SAS Institute Inc., Cary, N.C.), version
9.4, and statistical significance was defined as p-value
<0.05.