Table 4. Factors associated with severe dengue (using Multiple Logistic Regression–Backward Method).
| Variables | Adjusted OR | (95% Cl OR) | X2 stat. (df) | P values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethargy Yes No |
8.16 1.00 |
(1.57; 42.29) |
6.25 (1) |
0.01* |
| Abdominal pain Yes No |
0.38 1.00 |
(0.13; 1.16) |
2.87 (1) |
0.09 |
| Rashes Yes No |
0.28 1.00 |
(0.06; 1.27) |
2.73 (1) |
0.10 |
| Systolic blood pressure (SBP) | ||||
| <90mmHg | 17.14 | (2.48;118.66) | 11.26 (3) | 0.01* |
| 91-95mmHg | 12.68 | (1.77; 90.95) | 8.28 (1) | 0.004 |
| 96-102mmHg | 2.68 | (0.38; 18.93) | 6.38 (1) | 0.012 |
| >103mmHg | 1.00 | - | 0.97 (1) | 0.32 |
| Capillary refill time > 2 seconds Yes No |
15.39 1.00 |
(2.00; 118.45) |
6.89 (1 |
0.009* |
| Ascites Yes No |
27.28 1.00 |
(2.35; 317.33) |
6.96 (1) |
0.008* |
| Hepatomegaly Yes No |
5.20 1.00 |
(1.61; 16.83) |
7.58 (1) |
0.006* |
Data is expressed as Adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI)
* Values are statistically significant at P- value < 0.05