Table 2.
Logistic Regression Model of Factors Associated With Antibiotic Prescriptions for a Longer Than Recommended Duration of Therapy
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)a |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced practice providerb (vs physician) | 1.20 (1.08–1.34) | 1.24 (1.09–1.41) |
| Male patient (vs female) | 1.58 (1.41–1.78) | 1.07 (.92–1.25) |
| Site of care | ||
| Emergency department | Reference | |
| Family medicine clinic | 2.58 (2.07–3.21) | 2.24 (1.76–2.86) |
| Adult urgent care center | 1.89 (1.54–2.32) | 1.51 (1.20–1.89) |
| Internal medicine clinic | 1.93 (1.50–2.48) | 1.29 (.98–1.69) |
| Infection | ||
| Community-acquired pneumonia | Reference | |
| Acute otitis media | 14.16 (9.97–20.12) | 12.41 (8.68–17.73) |
| Acute sinusitis | 5.64 (4.17–7.62) | 4.66 (3.41–6.36) |
| Skin and soft tissue infectionc | 4.15 (3.09–5.57) | 3.82 (2.84–5.14) |
| Urinary tract infectiond | 1.29 (.96–1.73) | 0.97 (.70–1.33) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.
aMultiple logistic regression model is adjusted for the interaction between urinary tract infection diagnosis and sex of patient.
bPhysician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife.
cCellulitis or cutaneous abscess.
dPyelonephritis treated with a fluoroquinolone or cystitis.