Table 4 Meta-regression results to identify associations with SARS-CoV-2 PCR positivity in the random testing campaigns conducted in workplaces and in residential areas, up to June 4, 2020.
From: Characterizing the Qatar advanced-phase SARS-CoV-2 epidemic
Population groups | Tested | Univariable analysis | Multivariable analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total N | Total n | OR (95% CI) | p value * | AOR (95% CI) | p value† | |
Swab type | ||||||
Workplace | 347 | 22,834 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
Residential | 45 | 3,881 | 1.54 (0.94–2.53) | 0.086 | 1.44 (0.89–2.31) | 0.134 |
Time | ||||||
March–April 04–10 | 36‡ | 2,408 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
April 11–17 | 28 | 2,476 | 1.38 (0.65–2.91) | 0.403 | 1.35 (0.64–2.85) | 0.435 |
April 18–24 | 56 | 5,422 | 3.25 (1.72–6.13) | < 0.001 | 3.16 (1.67–5.96) | < 0.001 |
April 25–May 01 | 39 | 2,548 | 3.72 (1.87–7.40) | < 0.001 | 3.56 (1.79–7.09) | < 0.001 |
May 02–08 | 65 | 4,254 | 2.52 (1.36–4.67) | 0.003 | 2.51 (1.36–4.65) | 0.004 |
May 09–15 | 36 | 3,189 | 4.17 (2.07–8.39) | < 0.001 | 4.21 (2.09–8.47) | < 0.001 |
May 16–22 | 56 | 3,103 | 4.30 (2.28–8.11) | < 0.001 | 4.23 (2.24–7.98) | < 0.001 |
May 23–29 | 48 | 2,175 | 2.89 (1.50–5.56) | 0.002 | 2.89 (1.50–5.56) | 0.002 |
May 30–June 04 | 28 | 1,140 | 0.74 (0.35–1.57) | 0.434 | 0.75 (0.35–1.57) | 0.440 |
