Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression on factors associated with hospitalization of nursing home residents during the preceding 12 months (OR with 95% CI), by sex
Characteristic | Males (n = 186) | Females (n = 599) | Total (n = 785) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Female | 1 | ||
Male | 1.35 (0.92–1.98) | ||
Age groups, in years | |||
< 75 | 1.30 (0.57–2.96) | 2.40 (1.24–4.64) | 2.14 (1.30–3.53) |
75–84 | 0.41 (0.19–0.90) | 1.60 (1.05–2.43) | 1.12 (0.78–1.61) |
85+ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Level of care dependency | |||
None/I | 1 | 1 | 1 |
II | 1.09 (0.51–2.31) | 1.21 (0.79–1.85) | 1.18 (0.82–1.69) |
III | 0.62 (0.27–1.42) | 1.68 (1.03–2.75) | 1.28 (0.85–1.93) |
Number of scheduled medications | |||
Q1 (0–4) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Q2 (5–6) | 0.50 (0.20–1.23) | 1.28 (0.75–2.16) | 1.05 (0.68–1.64) |
Q3 (7–9) | 1.38 (0.62–3.07) | 2.47 (1.52–4.03) | 2.05 (1.36–3.07) |
Q4 (10+) | 1.40 (0.50–3.93) | 2.78 (1.58–4.91) | 2.43 (1.49–3.95) |
Length of residence | |||
≤ 180 days | 4.99 (1.98–12.59) | 2.43 (1.36–4.35) | 2.94 (1.82–4.74) |
181+ days | 1 | 1 | 1 |