Table 3 Univariate and multivariate analysis of risk factor for low knowledge regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis
Variable | Physicians without low knowledge of SUP | Physicians with low knowledge of SUP | Univariate analysis OR (95% CI) | p value | Multivariate analysis OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hospital grade | ||||||
Tertiary hospitals | 370 (87%) | 810 | 3.884 (2.459, 6.134) | 0.000 | 4.187 (2.543, 6.894) | 0.000 |
Secondary hospitals | 55 (13%) | 31 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||
Type of hospital | ||||||
Governmental | 422 (99%) | 835 (99%) | 0.658 (0.132, 3.274) | 0.609 | 0.176 (0.033, 0.956) | 0.044 |
Private | 3 (1%) | 6 (1%) | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||
Get any continuous educational programs | ||||||
Yes | 125 (29%) | 177 (21%) | 0.640 (0.490, 0.835) | 0.001 | 0.742 (0.561, 0.982) | 0.037 |
No | 300 (71%) | 664 (79%) | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||
The awareness of CPGs for SUP | ||||||
Yes | 285 (67%) | 402 (48%) | 0.450 (0.353, 0.574) | 0.000 | 0.508 (0.394, 0.655) | 0.000 |
No | 140 (33%) | 439 (52%) | 1.000 | 1.000 |