Table 3.
Multivariable results for factors associated with recurrent severe anemia
| Variable | Crude odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of earlier previous transfusion | ||||
| No | 1.00 | |||
| Yes | 4.32 (2.15,8.82) | < 0.001 | 6.95 (1.36,35.61) | 0.020 |
| Hemoglobinuria at admission | ||||
| No | 1.00 | |||
| Yes | 12.18 (3.40,43.65) | < 0.001 | 36.33 (2.19,600.66) | 0.012 |
| Sickle cell status | ||||
| Normal (Hb-AA) | 1.00 | |||
| Sickle cell trait (Hb-AS) | 1.44 (0.24,8.71) | 0.692 | 16.10 (0.06,4766.8) | 0.325 |
| Sickle cell anemia (Hb-SS) | 4.21 (1.03,17.13) | 0.045 | 20.26 (2.33,176.37) | 0.006 |
| Malaria diagnosis at admission | ||||
| No | 1.00 | |||
| Yes | 2.19 (1.08,4.45) | 0.030 | 6.47 (1.17,35.70) | 0.032 |