TABLE 1.
Characteristics of survey responders and associations with MRSA infection
| Variable | Total no. (%) | No. (%) among MRSA infected | OR (CI)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race or ethnicity | NSS | ||
| Caucasian | 156 (77.2) | 17 (77.3) | |
| Other | 46 (22.8) | 5 (22.7) | |
| Age (yrs) | NSS | ||
| <21 | 50 (24.8) | 8 (36.4) | |
| 21-25 | 86 (42.6) | 7 (31.8) | |
| >25 | 66 (32.7) | 7 (31.8) | |
| Antibiotic use within past 12 mos | 65 (32.2) | 5 (22.7) | NSS |
| Hospitalization within past 24 mos | 34 (16.8) | 3 (13.6) | NSS |
| Currently taking a dietary supplement | 13 (6.5) | 1 (4.6) | NSS |
| Any past or current tobacco use | 87 (43.1) | 11 (50) | NSS |
| Current alcohol use | 94 (46.5) | 10 (45.5) | NSS |
| Having roommate during training with prior skin infection | 49 (24.3) | 11 (50) | 3.44 (1.34, 8.85) |
| Having family member or friend who worked in healthcare setting | 56 (27.7) | 11 (50) | 2.79 (1.09, 7.15) |
| Having parent or member of household who smoked during respondent's childhood | 77 (38.1) | 3 (13.6) | 0.26 (0.07, 0.94) |
a
Adjusted OR and 95% CI based on multivariable logistic regression modeling. NSS, not statistically significant.