Table 3. Risk factors for corneal perforation before or during admission, univariate associations and a multivariable logistic regression model.
Risk Factor | OR | (95%CI) | P value |
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Univariate associations | |||
Infiltrate >5mm at presentation | 4.77 | (2.26-10.1) | <0.001 |
Visited other health facility | 2.94 | (1.40-6.16) | 0.004 |
Effective treatment before admission | 0.90 | (0.38-2.11) | 0.802 |
Sex (male) | 1.83 | (0.93-3.61) | 0.080 |
Delay in presentation >5 days | 2.41 | (0.86-6.77) | 0.095 |
Multivariable logistic regression model | |||
Infiltrate >5mm at presentation | 4.68 | (2.19-10.0) | <0.001 |
Visited other health facility | 2.51 | (1.10-5.77) | 0.030 |