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Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors associated with SSI

From: Predictors of surgical site infections among patients undergoing major surgery at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania

Predictor variable

Odd ratio

95% CI

P- value

Pre-morbid illness

6.1

1.3-28.9

0.022

ASA Classification above I

0.7

0.15-3.7

0.713

Use of drain

3.5

1.4-19.3

0.016

Use of iodine alone in skin preparation

17.6

6.5-48.1

< 0.001

Duration of Operation ≥ 3 hrs

3.2

1.1-9.3

0.033

Use of Vicryl

2.4

0.78-7.2

0.129

Cigarette smoking

9.6

2.4-38.3

0.001