Table 5.
Factors influencing the duration of hospitalization (equal or below 5 days)
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95 % Confidence interval | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 0 – 5 years | 0.375 | 0.061 – 2.305 | 0.268 |
| > 5 years | 1 | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1 | ||
| Female | 3.3 | 0.413 – 26.366 | 0.262 |
| Regularly followed-up | |||
| No | 1.042 | 0.169 – 6.402 | 0.664 |
| Yes | 1 | ||
| Immunization status | |||
| Not good for age | 0.300 | 0.045 – 1.993 | 0.213 |
| Good for age | 1 | ||
| Duration of symptoms | |||
| ≤ 48 h | 5.5 | 0.710 – 42.600 | 0.115 |
| > 48 h | 1 | ||
| Transfusion | |||
| No | 2.0 | 0.291 – 13.738 | 0.410 |
| Yes | 1 | ||
| Oxygen therapy | |||
| No | 6 | 0.565 – 63.676 | 0.113 |
| Yes | 1 | ||
| Antibiotic used | |||
| Ceftriaxone | 1 | ||
| Ampicillin | 1.944 | 0.322 – 11.756 | 0.392 |