Table 2 Factors associated with the acquisition of nosocomial sepsis, adult ICU, ACSH, 2017 (n = 278)
Variables | COR (95% CI) | p-value | AOR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | ||||
< 40 | 1 | 1 | ||
40–64 | 0.7 (0.4–1.4) | 0.333 | 1.3 (0.6–3.2) | 0.505 |
65+ | 0.5 (0.2–1.4) | 0.181 | 0.8 (0.2–3.3) | 0.806 |
Sex | ||||
Female | 1 | 1 | ||
Male | 1.6 (0.9–2.9) | 0.119 | 1.4 (0.6–2.9) | 0.412 |
Residence | ||||
Urban | 1 | 1 | ||
Rural | 1.7 (0.9–3.0) | 0.069 | 1.6 (0.8–3.4) | 0.207 |
Mechanical ventilator use | ||||
Yes | 11.9 (6.1–23.2) | < 0.001 | 5.7 (2.6–12.7) | < 0.001 |
No | 1 | 1 | ||
Length of stay | ||||
2–7 days | 1 | 1 | ||
> 7 days | 16.8 (8.2–34.3) | < 0.001 | 9.3 (4.3–20.4) | < 0.001 |
Central line use | ||||
Yes | 1.5 (0.6–3.7) | 0.416 | 1.1 (0.3–3.7) | 0.910 |
No | 1 | 1 | ||