Table 2.
COX hazard regression analysis of factors associated with overall mortality.
| Variables | Hazard Ratio | CI 95% | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 infection | 1.79 | 1.02–3.15 | 0.043 |
| Age | 1.01 | 0.1–1.02 | 0.119 |
| SOFA at positive culture time | 1.12 | 1.07–1.16 | 0.000 |
| Steroid therapy | 0.5 | 0.21–1.2 | 0.119 |
| Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) | 0.72 | 0.46–1.13 | 0.158 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | 0.57 | 0.28–1.19 | 0.137 |
| Hypertension | 0.61 | 0.4–0.94 | 0.027 |
| Abnormal WBC count | 1.57 | 1.04–2.37 | 0.033 |
| Chronic kidney disease (CKD) | 2.01 | 1.26–3.19 | 0.003 |
CI: confidence interval, SOFA: sequential organ failure assessment, and WBCs: white blood cells.