Table A.1.
Results of multivariate logistic regression to identify predictors of decision to obtain an ECG for emergency department patients with chest pain or shortness of breath, northern Tanzania, 2018 (N = 339).
| Patient characteristic | ECG obtained, n (%) (N = 170) | ECG not obtained, n (%) (N = 169) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 72 (42.4) | 72 (42.6) | 1.40 (0.83, 2.40) | 0.211 |
| Hypertension | 128 (75.3) | 124 (73.4) | 1.10 (0.65, 1.87) | 0.713 |
| Diabetes | 18 (10.6) | 26 (15.4) | 0.60 (0.30, 1.17) | 0.137 |
| History of tobacco use | 45 (26.5) | 64 (37.9) | 0.48 (0.26, 0.88) | 0.018* |
| Primary complaint chest pain | 70 (41.2) | 52 (30.8) | 1.40 (0.88, 2.24) | 0.156 |
| ECG obtained, mean (sd) (N = 170) | ECG not obtained, mean (sd) (N = 169) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p | |
| Age, years | 56.9 (18.8) | 57.7 (18.7) | 1.01 (0.99, 1.02) | 0.361 |
* p < 0.05.