Table 3 Socioeconomic characteristics and their associations with indicators of severe DNSI
From: Factors associated with severe deep neck space infections: targeting multiple fronts
Socioeconomic characteristic | N (%) | OR I&D | Post-op ICU | LOS > 3d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yearly income (CDN) | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.29 | |
< $20 000 | 12 (48) | 8 (67) | 7 (58) | 7 (58) |
> $20 000 | 13 (52) | 8 (62) | 5 (39) | 10 (77) |
Education level | 0.26 | 0.03 | 0.37 | |
Completed < high school | 9 (36) | 7 (78) | 7 (78) | 7 (78) |
Completed high school | 16 (64) | 9 (56) | 5 (31) | 10 (63) |
Home location | 0.41 | 0.25 | 0.29 | |
Rural | 9 (36) | 5 (56) | 3 (33) | 5 (56) |
Urban | 16 (64) | 11 (69) | 9 (56) | 12 (75) |