Table 4.
Univariate logistic regression of duration of PPE-clad shift on adverse effects experienced by HCWs. The odds ratio represents the change in odds of having the adverse effect with every 1-h increase in PPE-clad shift duration.
| Adverse effect | OR (per 1 h shift duration) | Lower 95% CI | Upper 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | 1.19 | 1.14 | 1.25 | <0.001 |
| Extreme exhaustion | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.14 | <0.001 |
| Inability to use bathroom | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.26 | <0.001 |
| Headaches | 1.08 | 1.05 | 1.11 | <0.001 |
| Thirst | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.14 | <0.001 |
| Heat | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 | 0.04 |
| Pressure areas | 1.02 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 0.19 |