Table 3.
Multivariate logistic analysis of factors associated with antimicrobial-related adverse drug events.
| Characteristics | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| <18 years | 1 |
| 18–64 years | 1.67 (1.19–2.36) |
| ≥65 years | 2.08 (1.47–2.96) |
| Sex | |
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 0.97 (0.81–1.17) |
| Length of Hospital Stay | 1.01 (1.01–1.01) |
| Stay in the Intensive Care Unit | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 2.41 (1.85–3.16) |
| Number of Antimicrobial Agents | |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2–3 | 2.92 (2.35–3.64) |
| ≥4 | 7.36 (5.66–9.58) |
| Cancer | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 1.24 (1.02–1.51) |
| Kidney Disease | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 1.40 (1.05–1.87) |
| Hepatic Disease | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 1.37 (1.04–1.81) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 1.13 (0.89–1.45) |
| Antimicrobial Stewardship Program | |
| No | 1 |
| Yes | 0.62 (0.50–0.77) |