Table 5.
Association of different variables with odds of pathogens being multi-drug resistant (MDR), expressed as odds ratio [95% confidence interval (CI)]
| Variable | Categories | Univariable analysis | Multivariable analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | ||
| Age category | Adults | 1 | 1 |
| Children 5–15 years |
0.56 (0.23–1.36) |
0.47 (0.15–1.41) |
|
| Children < 5 years |
0.59 (0.26–1.36) |
0.51 (0.18–1.45) |
|
| Neonates (≤ 28 days) |
0.85 (0.35–2.06) |
1.10 (0.33–3.55) |
|
| Sex | Female | 1 | 1 |
| Male |
1.05 (0.64–1.73) |
1.13 (0.32–2.03) |
|
| Antibiotic treatment < 24 h prior to sampling | No | 1 | 1 |
| Yes |
2.29** (1.32–3.98) |
3.39 (1.54–7.44) |
|
| Healthcare-associated infection | No | 1 | 1 |
| Yes |
1.90 (0.94–3.83) |
1.20 (0.41–3.54) |
|
| Hospital | Boko | 1 | 1 |
| CHUD Parakou |
0.58 (0.32–1.04) |
0.42 (0.13–1.33) |
CHUD Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Departemental
Statistical significance is stated as follows: *p-value 0.01–0.05; **p-value 0.001–0.01; ***p-value < 0.001