Table 6.
Baseline factors associated with number of hospitalizations
| Variable | Estimated rate ratio for subsequent hospitalizations (95% CI)a | p |
| Chronic medical problem vs none | 1.49(1.12-1.99) | .006 |
| ≥2 hospitalizations in last year vs <2 | 2.43(1.83-3.23) | <.001 |
| Soft tissue infection in last 6 months vs none | 1.60(1.22-2.11) | .008 |
| Incarcerated in prior 30 days | 1.60(1.12-2.28) | .01 |
Notes: CI = confidence interval.
a
Adjusted for age, gender, and duration of follow-up. All other covariates set at mean value.