Table 3.
Generalized linear mixed model of characteristics of gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain) in patients with Covid-19
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0.83 | 0.65, 1.06 | 0.13 |
| Age (years) | |||
| ≤ 34 | 1.00 | ||
| 35–54 | 0.77 | 0.46, 1.29 | 0.32 |
| 55–79 | 0.87 | 0.53, 1.42 | 0.58 |
| ≥ 80 | 0.41 | 0.23, 0.74 | < 0.01 |
| Tertile of hospitalization | |||
| 1 | 1.00 | ||
| 2 | 1.05 | 0.79, 1.41 | 0.73 |
| 3 | 1.08 | 0.80, 1,45 | 0.62 |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Black/African American | 1.00 | ||
| Hispanic or Latino and others | 0.88 | 0.60, 1.30 | 0.52 |
| Non-Hispanic white | 0.97 | 0.71, 1.32 | 0.82 |
| Region | |||
| Northeast | 1.00 | ||
| Canada | 1.75 | 0.64, 4.78 | 0.27 |
| Midwest | 1.66 | 0.98, 2.80 | 0.06 |
| South | 1.14 | 0.67, 1.95 | 0.63 |
| West | 1.09 | 0.54, 2.21 | 0.80 |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.23 | 0.07, 0.70 | 0.01 |
| Constitutional symptoms | 1.91 | 1.27, 2.88 | < 0.01 |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 7.70 | 1.48, 40.18 | 0.02 |
| Constitutional symptoms*Pulmonary disease | 3.36 | 1.04, 10.85 | 0.04 |