Table III.
Patterns of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) prophylaxis in healthcare workers
| Parameters | Cases (n1=378) (%) | Controls (n2=373) (%) | OR | 95% CI of OR | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCQ prophylaxis | |||||
| No | 206 (54.5) | 180 (48.26) | 1.28 | 0.96-1.71 | 0.087 |
| Yes | 172 (45.50) | 193 (51.74) | Ref | ||
| Number of maintenance doses of HCQ prophylaxis taken | |||||
| >6 | 12 (3.17) | 56 (15.01) | 0.19 | 0.1-0.36 | <0.001 |
| 4-5 | 42 (11.11) | 67 (17.96) | 0.55 | 0.35-0.84 | |
| 2-3 | 70 (18.52) | 37 (9.92) | 1.65 | 1.06-2.58 | |
| HCQ loading dose and irregular recall of maintenance | 48 (12.7) | 33 (8.85) | 1.27 | 0.78-2.07 | |
| None | 206 (54.5) | 180 (48.26) | Ref | ||
| Combination prophylaxis | |||||
| HCQ only | 130 (34.39) | 133 (35.66) | 0.85 | 0.62-1.17 | 0.002 |
| HCQ+azithromycin+vitamins | 25 (6.61) | 16 (4.29) | 1.36 | 0.71-2.64 | |
| HCQ+vitamins | 6 (1.59) | 25 (6.70) | 0.21 | 0.08-0.52 | |
| HCQ+non-allopathic systems of medicines or others | 11 (2.91) | 19 (5.09) | 0.51 | 0.23-1.09 | |
| No HCQ | 206 (54.5) | 180 (48.26) | Ref |