Table 4.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with respiratory pathogen detection.
| Variable | aOR | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | |||
| Linxia vs. Xiamen | 1.86 | 1.65–2.10 | <0.001 |
| Sex | |||
| Male vs. Female | 1.21 | 1.08–1.34 | <0.001 |
| Age group | |||
| Toddler vs. Infant | 1.50 | 1.31–1.70 | <0.001 |
| Preschool vs. Infant | 1.47 | 1.28–1.70 | <0.001 |
| School-aged vs. Infant | 0.90 | 0.75–1.09 | 0.283 |
| Season | |||
| Summer vs. Spring | 1.62 | 1.38–1.90 | <0.001 |
| Autumn vs. Spring | 2.19 | 1.89–2.53 | <0.001 |
| Winter vs. Spring | 1.90 | 1.64–2.21 | <0.001 |
aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
Reference groups: Xiamen (region), Female (sex), Infant (age group), and Spring (season).