Table 1.
Multivariable analysis of factors associated with overall Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA colonization among elderly persons living in nursing homes in Bauru, Brazil
| Risk factors | Coefficient (beta) | Standard error | OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | ||||
| Age | 0.031 | 0.014 | 1.03 (1.00–1.06) | 0.029 |
| Recent hospital admission | 1.388 | 0.430 | 4.01 (1.73–9.31) | 0.001 |
| MRSA | ||||
| Medium-sized nursing homea | 2.404 | 1.131 | 11.07 (1.21–101.69) | 0.034 |
| Small-sized nursing homea | 2.420 | 1.132 | 11.25 (1.22–103.46) | 0.033 |
| Recent hospital admission | 2.284 | 0.706 | 9.82 (2.46–39.18) | 0.001 |
300 subjects were included. Overall Staphylococcus aureus colonization was found in 53 subjects, while MRSA colonization was found in 11 subjects
MRSA Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval
a Versus large nursing homes