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Table 2 Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with S. pyogenes acute pharyngitis in FHCSH, Northwest Ethiopia, 1st February to 19th June 2020

From: Prevalence and antibiotics susceptibility profiles of Streptococcus pyogenes among pediatric patients with acute pharyngitis at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Variables

Categories

S. pyogenes

COR(95%CI) P- value

AOR(95%CI)P- value

Pos (N)

Neg (N)

Family number in home

> 5

13

75

11.2 (1.4–88.5)0.021*

–

< 5

1

65

1

 

Sex

Male

3

70

1

–

Female

11

70

3.66 (2.98–13.71) 0.054*

 

Age (in year)

<  5

0

51

3.92 (1.24–67.0) 0.35

–

5–10

8

38

1.42 (1.05–3.72) 0.434

 

10–15

5

38

1.59 (1.06–5.450) 0.63

 

> 15

1

13

1

 

Residence

Urban

9

93

1

–

Rural

5

47

1.09 (0.35–3.47) 0.872

 

Number of bed shared in home

> 2

2

72

6.35 (1.37–29.43) 0.018*

–

< 2

12

68

1

 

Frequently cold Drink

Yes

8

41

3.22 (1.05–9.86) 0.041*

–

No

6

99

1

 

Passive Smoker

Yes

8

30

4.89 (1.57–15.18) 0.006*

7.11 (1.69–29.82)0.01**

No

6

110

1

1

Active smoker

yes

1

23

2.56 (1.32–20.51) 0.38

–

No

13

117

1

 

Separate kitchen

Yes

3

73

1.07 (1.01–3.55) 0.012*

2.05 (1.21–5.45) 0.16

No

11

67

1

1

Malnutrition

Yes

1

4

2.12 (1.07–19.10) 0.06*

–

No

13

136

  
  1. N Frequency, COR Crude odd Ratio, AOR Adjusted Odd Ratio, Pos Positive, Neg Negative, * = variable enrolled to multivariate regression (P- value < 0.2), ** = statistical significant