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. 2021 Jul 2;96(9):2312–2322. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.06.019

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
a

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.

b

Bold values indicate statistically significant values.