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4. In reference to Table [7], show how the crude odds ratio were Adjusted Odds Ratio (OR)
obtained. Interpret the results. • A measure of odds ratio after considering all other possible
variables and eliminating confounding
Table 3. 2x2 Table for the Sample Case-Control Study
• Calculated using Logistic Regression
Cases Controls
HPN 90 217 Confidence Interval (CI)
Without HPN 226 690 • Estimates the precision of the OR
• Large CI, lower OR precision
ODDS RATIO = (90*690) / (217*226) = 1.3 • Small CI, higher OR precision
APPENDIX
Table 5. Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Co-morbidity
characteristics of patients with DHF (case) and DF (control) living
in 6 municipalities of Brazil 2009-2012
Food
Allergy 1.3 0.7-2.5 1.0 0.5-2.2
Skin
Allergy 1.8 1.1-3.0 1.8 1.1-3.2