Table 4 Characteristics associated with the presence of beta-hemolytic streptococcal among pediatric patients examined at private and public clinics – Niterói, RJ, Brazil, 2014
Characteristic | Unadjusted OR | 95% CI | Adjusted OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Attends public clinic | 1.70 | 0.73–3.94 | – | – |
5 years of age or older | 19.30 | 4.49–82.91 | 16.36 | 3.77–70.98 |
Attends school | 14.61 | 3.40–62.71 | 6.46 | 2.52–16.54 |
Employment status | ||||
Employed | 1.00 | – | – | – |
Stay-at-home | 0.48 | 0.11–2.09 | – | – |
Other | 2.83 | 1.00–8.05 | – | – |
Attending the clinic due to symptoms/illness (vs. routine) | 3.10 | 1.36–7.10 | – | – |
Earache | 5.33 | 1.43–19.84 | – | – |
Sore throat | 8.97 | 3.67–21.89 | – | – |
Upper respiratory tract infection | 2.33 | 1.00–5.40 | – | – |
Rhinitis | 2.86 | 1.26–6.52 | – | – |