Table 2 Results of multiple logistic regression on risk factors for canine heartworm disease
From: Prevalence and epidemiology of canine and feline heartworm infection in Taiwan
| Â | Regression Coefficient (B) | Standard Error (SE) | P value | Odds Ratio (OR) | 95% Confidence Interval (CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lifestyle | 100% indoor | reference | Â | Â | Â | Â |
> 50% indoor | 0.161 | 0.209 | 0.441 | 1.174 | 0.780–1.768 | |
> 50% outdoor | 1.700 | 0.201 | 0.000* | 5.475 | 3.694–8.115 | |
100% outdoor | 2.591 | 0.193 | 0.000* | 13.340 | 9.142–19.464 | |
Dyspnea | No | reference | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 1.370 | 0.233 | 0.000* | 3.934 | 2.493–6.208 | |
GI signs | No | reference | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | −0.265 | 0.288 | 0.358 | 0.767 | 0.436–1.350 | |
Cough | No | reference | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 1.657 | 0.167 | 0.000* | 5.242 | 3.779–7.273 | |
Other clinical signs | No | reference | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 0.415 | 0.160 | 0.009* | 1.515 | 1.108–2.071 | |