Table 2.
Association of the previous number of antibiotics boxes dispensed and the staphylococcal resistance. A multivariate logistic regression analysis model.
| Variable | 95% CI | OR | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus resistance | |||
| Age (years) | 0.98–1.00 | 0.99 | 0.24 |
| Sex (women) | 0.45–1.14 | 0.72 | 0.16 |
| Any antibioticsa | 0.99–1.16 | 1.07 | 0.55 |
| Penicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | |||
| Age (years) | 0.99–1.01 | 1.00 | 0.76 |
| Sex (women) | 0.46–1.01 | 0.70 | 0.11 |
| Penicillin packages (number) | 1.04–1.35 | 1.18 | 0.01 |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | |||
| Age (years) | 0.99–1.05 | 1.02 | 0.22 |
| Sex (women) | 0.15–2.43 | 0.61 | 0.48 |
| Any antibioticsa | 1.16–2.20 | 1.60 | <0.01 |
aHave taken one or more antibiotic boxes.