Table 3.
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis of Variables Associated With Death
| Variables | Univariate | Multivariate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | p-value | OR | 95% CI | p-value | |
| Reason for exposure to poison (Intentional vs. accidental) | 4.09 | 1.24–13.46 | 0.021 | – | – | – |
| Amount of paraquat ingested (ml) (> 15 vs. ≤ 15) | 22.45 | 8.07–62.44 | 0.000 | 25.04 | 4.12–152.03 | 0.000 |
| Renal disorder (Yes vs. No) | 17.37 | 5.56–54.26 | < 0.001 | – | – | – |
| Pulmonary disorder (Yes vs. No) | 41.25 | 13.01–130.79 | < 0.001 | 24.43 | 3.73–160.02 | 0.001 |
| Hepatic disorder (Yes vs. No) | 2.97 | 1.37–6.46 | 0.006 | – | – | – |
| Cardiovascular system disorder (Yes vs. No) | 16.85 | 4.81–59.02 | < 0.001 | 13.02 | 1.51–112.14 | 0.019 |
OR odds ratios, CI confidence interval
The reference category is survived, paraquat-poisoned patients