Table 3 –
Logistic regression model to predict SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR positivity using participant reported symptoms and demographics.
| Symptom | AOR1 | 95% CI1 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 5.34 | 3.51, 8.12 | <0.001 |
| Loss of Smell (Anosmia) | 4.08 | 2.14, 7.74 | <0.001 |
| Loss of Taste (Ageusia) | 2.38 | 1.28, 4.45 | 0.01 |
| Cough | 2.86 | 2.06, 3.97 | <0.001 |
| Shortness of Breath | 0.61 | 0.36, 1.00 | 0.05 |
| Chest Pain | 1.00 | 0.60, 1.64 | >0.999 |
| Muscle Ache (Myalgia) | 1.07 | 0.70, 1.61 | 0.75 |
| Fatigue | 1.25 | 0.84, 1.82 | 0.27 |
| Headache | 0.75 | 0.52, 1.07 | 0.12 |
| Diarrhea | 1.00 | 0.62, 1.58 | 0.99 |
| Vomiting | 1.35 | 0.47, 3.60 | 0.56 |
| Sore Throat | 0.80 | 0.53, 1.18 | 0.27 |
| Runny Nose | 1.14 | 0.79, 1.63 | 0.46 |
| Demographics | |||
| Age: <40 | — | — | |
| Age: 40–59 | 0.88 | 0.66, 1.18 | 0.41 |
| Age: 60+ | 0.43 | 0.28, 0.63 | <0.001 |
| Male | 1.19 | 0.91, 1.56 | 0.21 |
| Race | |||
| White | — | — | |
| Black or African American | 0.80 | 0.49, 1.26 | 0.34 |
| Other | 1.68 | 1.17, 2.41 | 0.01 |
| Hispanic | 2.44 | 1.68, 3.54 | <0.001 |
| Geography | |||
| Urban | — | — | |
| Rural | 1.53 | 0.97, 2.37 | 0.06 |
| Rural/Mixed | 1.30 | 0.79, 2.06 | 0.29 |
| Participation | |||
| Random Sample | — | — | |
| Nonrandom Sample | 9.35 | 6.59, 13.4 | <0.001 |
1
AOR = Adjusted Odds Ratio, CI = Confidence Interval