Table 3:

Univariable, unmatched analysis* of the risk of infection associated with a visit to the emergency department

OutcomeNo. (%) of residentsRelative risk
(95%CI)
p value
No visit to the emergency department
n = 845
Visited the emergency department
n = 424
Any infection17 (2.0)21 (5.0)2.5 (1.3–4.6)0.004
Any infection per 1000 patient-days3.48.30.007
Respiratory tract infection8 (1.0)10 (2.4)2.5 (1.0–6.3)0.04
Gastroenteritis9 (1.1)11 (2.6)2.4 (1.0–5.8)0.04
  • Note: CI = confidence interval.

  • * Determined by logistic regression.

  • Unless otherwise indicated.