Table 5.
Multivariate analysis of factors significantly associated with skin manifestations
| Factors | Outcomes (site based) | Prevalence of skin injuries, n (%) | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. DURATION OF PPE WEARING (> 6 hours) | |||||
| Face | 146 (35.1) | 6.89 | 4.46 - 10.64 | 0.000 | |
| Hands & feet | 123 (29.6) | 3.71 | 2.33 - 5.91 | <0.001 | |
| Scalp | 115 (27.7) | 4.86 | 2.95 - 8 | 0.000 | |
| Other sites | 130 (31.3) | 4.23 | 2.66 - 6.72 | 0.000 | |
| 2. HISTORY OF PREVIOUS SKIN DISEASES (present) | |||||
| Face | 87 (20.9) | 86.6 | 20.9 - 358.4 | 0.000 | |
| Hands and feet | 87 (20.9) | 350.4 | 82.7 - 1484.7 | 0.000 | |
| Other sites | 83 (20.0) | 88.6 | 36.5 - 215.3 | <0.007 |