Inflammatory changes in the injection site and attitude towards BCG vaccination. Odds ratio refers to the multipuncture method
| Intradermal method (n = 88) | Multipuncture method (n = 81) | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | χ2 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprehension from injection | 49 (55.7%) | 53 (65.4%) | 0.66 (0.34 to 1.29) | 1.4 | NS |
| Pain | 51 (58%) | 23 (28.4%) | 0.49 (0.33 to 0.72) | 15.0 | <0.001 |
| Inflammatory changes | 47 (58.0%) | 10 (12.3%) | 0.23 (0.13 to 0.43) | 30.0 | <0.001 |
| Vesiculation | 24 (27.3%) | 0 (0%) | —2-150 | 25.6 | <0.001 |
| Discharge from BCG site | 13 (14.8%) | 1 (1.2%) | 0.8 (0.01 to 0.62) | 10.1 | <0.002 |
| Scar visible | 88 (100%) | 67 (82.7%) | 0.83 (0.75 to 0.91) | 16.5 | <0.001 |
↵2-150 Odds ratio could not be calculated due to the zero value.