Table 4.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of non-adherence to antibiotic guidelines for uncomplicated UTI
| Variable | OR | 95 % CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical history | |||
| No recent history of UTI | 3.8 | 1.3–11.4 | 0.02 |
| Clinical symptoms | |||
| Nausea/vomiting | 0.4 | 0.1–1.4 | 0.14 |
| Type of UTI, symptoms | |||
| Cystitis, no other non-urinary symptoms | 1 | ||
| Cystitis, with back or adnominal pain symptoms only | 11.4 | 2.1–63.0 | 0.01 |
| Cystitis, with vaginal discharge | 12.1 | 1.1–137.5 | 0.05 |
| Cystitis, with other combinations of non-urinary symptoms | 0.1 | 0.0–1.1 | 0.06 |
| Pyelonephritis (fever or flank pain present) | 2.7 | 0.8–9.3 | 0.12 |
P-Values that appear in bold are significant at p < 0.05
Non-urinary symptoms include: back pain, abdominal pain, fever, flank pain, vaginal discharge, or nausea/vomiting