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Table 2 Multivariate analysis for factors independently associated with surgical site infection in colorectal surgery

From: Evaluation after implementation of chemical bowel preparation for surgical site infections in elective colorectal cancer surgery and role of antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist: Retrospective cohort study

Characteristic

Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)

Female sex

0.45 (0.22–0.96)

Laparoscopy

0.27 (0.13–0.58)

Chemical bowel preparation

0.42 (0.19–0.91)

  1. Bivariate analyses were analyzed using Fisher's exact tests. Variables with a p < 0.20 by bivariate analysis were included in multivariable model selection. Model selection was conducted using stepwise logistic regression and consideration of 2-way interaction terms. The level of significance was set at α = 0.05
  2. Abbreviation: CI confidence interval