Explaining sex differences in risk of bloodstream infections using mediation analysis in the population-based HUNT study in Norway
Mohus RM, Gustad LT, Furberg AS, Moen MK, Liyanarachi KV, Askim Å, Åsberg SE, DeWan AT, Rogne T, Simonsen GS, Nilsen TIL, Åsvold BO, Damås JK, Solligård E. Explaining sex differences in risk of bloodstream infections using mediation analysis in the population-based HUNT study in Norway. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 8436. PMID: 35589812, PMCID: PMC9118181, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12569-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncident bloodstream infectionCardiovascular risk factorsBloodstream infectionsBSI mortalityRisk factorsHigh riskHealth behaviorsFirst-time bloodstream infectionRisk of BSIPotential modifiable risk factorsPopulation-based HUNT StudyModifiable risk factorsSex differencesHospital recordsProspective studyHUNT StudyExcess riskMediation analysisCausal mediation analysisEffects of sexMortalityComorbiditiesWomenMenRisk