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Table 4 Multivariable analysis: meteorologic exposures and frequency of PT

From: Association between weather and utilisation of physical therapy in patients with osteoarthritis: a case-crossover study

 

Odds Ratio (95% CI)

SE

Z

P

Daily highest temperature (∘C)

1.07 (1.04–1.10)

0.01

4.89

 < 0.01*

Diurnal temperature range (∘C)

1.01 (0.89–1.15)

0.07

0.13

0.89

Relative humidity (%)

1.01 (1.00–1.02)

0.01

1.28

0.20

Barometric pressure (hPa)

1.01 (1.00–1.03)

0.01

1.47

0.14

Daily precipitation (mm)

0.95 (0.92–0.98)

0.02

-2.99

 < 0.01*

  1. * p < 0.05