Table 6 Multivariable logistic regression analyses of factors associated with nasal colonisation of healthcare workers and university students by Staphylococcus aureus
Variable | Category | n | ORa (95 % CIb) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
Age <25 (years) | 403 | 1 | ||
Age >25 (years) | 452 | 1.47 (1.02–2.13) | 0.04 | |
Sex | ||||
Female | 580 | 1 | ||
Male | 283 | 0.57 (0.40–0.83) | 0.003 | |
Occupation | ||||
Student | 685 | 1 | ||
Healthcare worker | 863 | 0.77 (0.54–1.11) | 0.16 | |
Antibioticsc | ||||
No previous antimicrobial use | 919 | 1 | ||
Previous antimicrobial use | 493 | 1.17 (0.91–1.49) | 0.22 |