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. 2022 Mar 16;2022:4559897. doi: 10.1155/2022/4559897

Table 5.

Logistic regression showing the odds of infection and admission associated with the method of administration of home-based remedies to prevent COVID-19.

Effect of mode of administration of home-based remedy on Univariate logistic regression Multivariate logistic regression AOR [95% CI] p value
OR [95% CI] p value
Risk of infection of SARS-CoV-2
 Steam inhalation
 Baths
 Drinks
 Food eaten or changes in diet
 Exercise
21.29 [5.03–90.2]
2.46 [0.58–10.4]
0.53 [0.34–0.84]
0.01 [0.00–0.08]
0.02 [0.00–0.18]
<0.001
0.220
0.007
<0.001
<0.001
26.63 [6.10–116.24]
2.69 [0.49–14.78]
0.67 [0.37–1.20]
0.01 [0.00–0.13]
0.02 [0.00–0.26]
<0.001
0.254
0.185
<0.001
0.003

Risk of COVID-19-related admission
 Drinks
 Food eaten or changes in diet
0.30 [0.09–0.97]
0.10 [0.01–0.70]
0.045
0.021
0.53 [0.13–2.09]
0.15 [0.02–1.17]
0.362
0.070

AOR: adjusting for age, mask use, immune booster use, and healthcare worker status. Gurgle had only two observations, and study not powered for subanalysis involving gurgle.