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. 2022 Jul 27;54(3):456–469. doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0057

Table 5. Risk factors for longer length of stay using a log-linear regression model.

Parameters Coefficient estimate Standard error P-value Average marginal effect
ESBL-producing Enterobacteriales as a causative pathogen 0.217 0.108 0.045 2.30
Ciprofloxacin-resistance Enterobacteriales as a causative pathogen 0.023 0.086 0.789 0.24
Age 0.005 0.002 0.045 0.05
Female sex 0.142 0.104 0.171 1.51
Charlson’s comorbidity index -0.009 0.016 0.591 -0.09
Bedridden status -0.077 0.151 0.613 -0.82
Any structural problem in urinary tract 0.224 0.104 0.032 2.38
History of admission during 1 year prior to inclusion 0.046 0.120 0.703 0.49
History of antibiotic usage during 1 year prior to inclusion -0.113 0.094 0.230 -1.20
History of urinary tract infection during 1 year prior to inclusion -0.006 0.090 0.951 -0.06
Use of chemotherapeutic agents 0.156 0.134 0.245 1.66
Use of immunosuppressants 0.047 0.084 0.574 0.50
History of urinary catheterization during 1 month prior to inclusion 0.378 0.231 0.102 4.02
History of urinary tract operation during 3 months prior to inclusion -0.110 0.154 0.475 -1.17
Pitt score 0.076 0.036 0.038 0.80
Discordance between antibiotic susceptibility of the causative pathogen and initial antibiotic regimen 0.038 0.105 0.714 0.41
Initial Braden scale -0.009 0.017 0.598 -0.10
Stayed in a premium room at least for a day during hospitalization -0.029 0.098 0.765 -0.31
Constant 1.829 0.489 <0.001

“Coefficient estimate” column displays the estimate from log-linear regression (semi-elasticity) and “average marginal effect” column reports the average marginal effect of a unit increase in the control variable on length of stay. The coefficient of the constant term in linear regression is estimated to capture the intercept; thus, its average marginal effect is omitted.

ESBL, extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase.