Table 2.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and independent risk factors for HCWs with and without OEs.
| OE 166 (%) | Controls 65 (%) | p | Multivariate regression analysis OR (95%CI) P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age median (min–max) | 27 (17–50) | 31 (22–60) | 0.001 | |
| Gender (male) | 77 (46.7) | 48 (29.1) | 0.001 | |
| Occupation | ||||
| Physician | 10 (6.1) | 19 (11.5) | 0.001 | |
| Nurse | 56 (33.9) | 102 (61.8) | 1.872 (0.774–4.530) 0.164 | |
| Housekeepers | 44 (26.7) | 6 (3.6) | 12.101 (3.759–38.955) 0.001 | |
| Medical Student | 35 (21.1) | 13 (7.9) | 3.570 (1.291–9.872) 0.014 | |
| Other | 20 (12.1) | 25 (15.2) | 2.101 (0.768–5.748) 0.148 | |
| Work experience in months Median (min–max) | 11 (0–288) | 72 (1–396) | 0.001 | 0.989 (0.984–0.993) 0.001 |
| Educational level | ||||
| Primary school | 21 (12.7) | 6 (3.6) | 0.001 | |
| High school | 33 (20.0) | 22 (13.3) | ||
| University | 111 (67.3) | 137 (83.0) | ||
| Primary work site | ||||
| General inpatient departments | 66 (44.0) | 74 (44.8) | 0.053 | |
| Emergency and ICU* | 52 (31.5) | 55 (33.3) | ||
| Outpatient clinics | 26 (15.8) | 29 (17.6) | ||
| Operating room and Laboratory | 21 (12.7) | 7 (4.2) | ||