Table 3 Independent variables predicting readmission for alcohol abuse (n = 139)
Characteristic | % Readmitted | OR (95Â % CI) | P-value (d.f.) | Test statistica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male (n = 98) | 45.9 | 1 |  |  |
Female (n = 41) | 46.3 | 1.006 (0.475–2.127) | 0.99 (1) | 0.00 |
Smoking (n = 44) | 43.2 | 1 |  |  |
Non-smoking (n = 95) | 47.4 | 1.152 (0.549–2.416) | 0.71 (1) | 0.14 |
Family History (n = 20) | 50.0 | 1 |  |  |
No Family History (n = 119) | 45.4 | 0.823 (0.317–2.137) | 0.69 (1) | 0.16 |
Homeless (n = 27) | 40.7 | 1 |  |  |
Not Homeless (n = 112) | 47.3 | 1.291 (0.532–3.133) | 0.57 (1) | 0.32 |
Prescription for antidepressant upon discharge at index admission | ||||
Yes (n = 56) | 44.6 | 1 |  |  |
No (n = 83) | 47.0 | 1.115 (0.561–2.219) | 0.76 (1) | 0.10 |