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. 2021 Aug 3;149:e194. doi: 10.1017/S0950268821001886

Table 5.

Results of the logistic regression model for the association between the prevalence of serum antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and symptoms while accounting for individual-level relevant characteristics (n = 1804)

Predictor Category/units OR 95% CI P-value
Sex Male Ref.
Sex Female 0.90 (0.70–1.15) 0.398
BMI kg/m2 1.04 (1.01–1.07) 0.021
Age 5-yrs units 0.96 (0.93–1.00) 0.046
Symptom No symptoms Ref.
Fever 3.22 (2.20–4.71) <0.001
Fever × age 1.17 (1.07–1.28) 0.001
Weakness 1.78 (1.23–2.58) 0.002
Weakness × age 1.19 (1.09–1.29) <0.001
Pain in the limbs 2.76 (2.04–3.74) <0.001
Loss of taste or smell 10.47 (7.30–15.01) <0.001
Difficulty in breathing 1.94 (1.07–3.55) 0.030
Chest pain 0.53 (0.31–0.90) 0.018
Smoking habit Never smoker Ref.
Past smoker 0.96 (0.68–1.36) 0.826
Current smoker 0.28 (0.18–0.44) <0.001
Main activity Other activity Ref.
Accommodation and catering 1.40 (1.02–1.94) 0.041
Healthcare and social services 1.01 (0.55–1.84) 0.987
Student or not active 1.04 (0.78–1.37) 0.812
Municipality Ortisei Ref.
Santa Cristina 1.34 (0.99–1.81) 0.061
Selva 1.38 (1.05–1.82) 0.020
Dietary supplements No Ref.
Yes 0.51 (0.34–0.75) 0.001
Any drug regularly No Ref.
Yes 0.64 (0.46–0.89) 0.008

Survey design adjusted odds ratios (ORs) (see Methods). 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) and related adjusted P-values were obtained by linearised standard errors and logit transformation. BMI, body mass index.