TABLE 3.
Risk Factors Associated With Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Receipt
| Variable | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted ORa (95% CI) | Pb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit setting | |||
| ED | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) | — |
| Office | 1.7 (0.7–3.9) | 4.7 (2.3–9.7) | <.001 |
| Agec | 1.2 (1.1–1.4) | 1.2 (1.1–1.4) | .004 |
| Obtaining a radiograph | 2.2 (0.8–5.9) | 4.5 (1.6–12.6) | .004 |
| Obtaining a CBC | 2.3 (0.8–6.8) | 2.8 (1.2–6.3) | .015 |
a
Adjusted for visit setting (ED versus office visit), age, obtaining a radiograph, and obtaining a CBC.
b
P for adjusted Ors.
c
Reflects increase in odds of broad-spectrum antibiotic receipt for each 1-year increase in age.