Table 2.
Multivariable Stepwise Regression Analysis of Cytokines, Cytokine Ratios, and Clinical and Behavioral Factors Associated With Chlamydial Endometrial Infection
| Factor | OR | (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-15/CXCL10 (IP-10) | 0.55 | (.37–.78) | .002 |
| IL-16/TNF-α | 0.66 | (.45–.93) | .023 |
| CXCL14/IL-17A | 0.73 | (.54–.97) | .036 |
| Gonorrheaa | 2.02 | (.61–6.75) | .244 |
| Oral contraceptive pillsa | 1.07 | (.22–5.58) | .936 |
| Cervical chlamydial load | 2.29 | (1.60–3.46) | < .001 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; IL, interleukin; IP-10, interferon-γ-inducible protein 10; OR, odds ratio; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor alpha.
aPreviously identified risk factors for chlamydial endometrial infection [5]