Table 3.
Odds Ratios of Testing Positive for SARS-CoV-2 PCR Test by Multivariable Analysis of HCP Role, Contact History, and Symptomsa
| Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare role | |||
| Physician/APP | Ref | ||
| Nurse/MA/Therapist | 1.79 | 1.23-2.60 | .002b |
| Other HCP not involved in direct patient care | 2.21 | 1.49-3.29 | <.001 |
| Other HCP involved in direct patient care | 2.18 | 1.41-3.35 | <.001 |
| Medical or nursing trainee | 2.76 | 1.63-4.67 | <.001 |
| Pharmacy | 3.06 | 1.69-5.52 | <.001 |
| Work location | |||
| Inpatient | Ref | ||
| Ambulatory | 0.84 | 0.69-1.04 | .108 |
| Home | 0.80 | 0.56-1.15 | .231 |
| Affiliated health facility | 0.86 | 0.47-1.57 | .625 |
| Reported contacts with | |||
| Patient with respiratory illness | 0.79 | 0.58-1.06 | .120 |
| Nonmasked health care visitor | 0.75 | 0.53-1.04 | .084 |
| Family/community member with known COVID-19 | 4.03 | 3.13-5.18 | <.001 |
| Family/community member with suspected COVID-19 | 1.65 | 1.24-2.19 | .001 |
| Contact duration | |||
| Not recalled or applicable | Ref | ||
| <10 min | 0.79 | 0.54-1.17 | .236 |
| 10-20 min | 0.62 | 0.37-1.05 | .074 |
| >20 min | 1.25 | 0.97-1.59 | .080 |
| Symptoms | |||
| Cough | 2.88 | 2.36-3.50 | <.001 |
| Chills | 1.71 | 1.37-2.14 | <.001 |
| Fever | 2.34 | 1.82-3.00 | <.001 |
| Anosmia | 2.86 | 2.10-3.89 | <.001 |
| Ageusia | 2.77 | 2.02-3.78 | <.001 |
| Sore throat | 0.60 | 0.50-0.73 | <.001 |
| Nasal congestion | 1.16 | 0.94-1.42 | .161 |
| Headache | 1.26 | 1.02-1.55 | .030 |
| Fatigue | 0.93 | 0.75-1.15 | .480 |
| Myalgia | 1.82 | 1.48-2.24 | <.001 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 0.52 | 0.39-0.70 | <.001 |
APP, advanced practice provider; COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; HCP, health care personnel; MA, medical assistant; PCR, polymerase chain reaction; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Bold values indicate statistically significant values.