Table 4.
Factors Univariably Associated with Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing (n=153)
| Factor | Crude Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1.64 | 0.52-5.16 | 0.40 |
| Caucasian | 1.44 | 0.72-2.86 | 0.30 |
| Married | 2.63 | 1.26-5.50 | 0.01 |
| Age | 1.01 | 0.99-1.03 | 0.46 |
| Comorbidities | |||
| None | 0.97 | 0.49-1.89 | 0.92 |
| 1 or more | Referent category | ||
| Chronic pulmonary disease | 0.99 | 0.50-1.94 | 0.97 |
| Heart disease | 1.33 | 0.58-3.05 | 0.50 |
| Diabetes | 1.57 | 0.69-3.56 | 0.28 |
| Renal disease | 2.23 | 0.24-20.48 | 0.48 |
| Temperature | 0.99 | 0.97-1.02 | 0.61 |
| WBC | 1.01 | 0.93-1.09 | 0.90 |
| Number of chronic meds | 0.99 | 0.94-1.03 | 0.53 |
| Smoker | 0.59 | 0.29-1.17 | 0.13 |
| History of alcohol abuse | 0.32 | 0.11-0.96 | 0.04 |
| Provider type | |||
| House staff | 1.25 | 0.59-2.65 | 0.56 |
| Nurse practitioner | 0.76 | 0.29-2.03 | 0.59 |
| Attending physician/other | Referent category | ||
| Time of presentation | |||
| Monday-Friday 0801-1800 | 1.14 | 0.58-2.24 | 0.70 |
| All other times | Referent category |
CI=confidence interval; OR=odds ratio; WBC=white blood cell count