Table 2.
Multivariate analysis (factors influencing prehospital delay > 6 h).
| Factors | Exp(B) [95% CI] | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age group > 60 years | 1.614 [1.048–2.487] | 0.030 |
| Residence—rural | 1.075 [0.680–1.698] | 0.758 |
| Education—illiterate | 1.470 [0.937–2.305] | 0.094 |
| Time of symptoms—6 am to 6 pm | 0.837 [0.530–1.321] | 0.445 |
| Symptom perception | ||
| Cardiac | 0.492 [0.214–1.132] | 0.095 |
| Gastrointestinal | 1.247 [0.522–2.982] | 0.619 |
| Other | 0.747 [0.241–2.320] | 0.614 |
| Comorbidities diabetes | 1.254 [0.805–1.952] | 0.317 |
| Nearest medical aid—outpatient clinic | 0.615 [0.389–0.971] | 0.037 |
| ECG availability at nearest medical aid—no | 2.198 [1.061–4.554] | 0.034 |
CI, confidence interval; ECG, electrocardiogram.