Table 2.

Factors associated with surgical site infection as shown by univariate and multivariate analyses results (N = 98)

Independent variables	Surgical site infection		Univariate analysis		Multivariate analysis
	Yes (N/%)	No (N/%)	OR (95% CI)	p value	OR (95% CI)	p value
Type of closure
Mass closure	86 (42.2)	118 (57.8)
Layered closure	12 (40.0)	18 (60.0)	2.1(0.2–3.4)	0.985
Fascia suture technique
Continuous	70 (42.2)	96 (57.8)
Interrupted	28 (41.2)	19 (58.8)	0.3 (0.1–2.2)	0.134
Suture absorption
Non-absorbable	34 (42.5)	46 (57.5)
Absorbable	64 (45.1)	78 (54.9)	1.3 (0.3–2.5)	0.076
Suture material
Monofilament	24 (36.4)	42 (63.6)
Multifilament	74 (44.0)	94 (56.0)	2.1 (1.1–3.2)	0.011	1.4 (0.4–2.6)	0.051
Suture type
Prolene/nylon	44 (42.3)	60 (57.7)
Vicryl	54 (41.5)	76 (58.5)	1.6 (0.5–2.7)	0.432