Univariate associations with hand injury in hurling
| Upper limb injury n=100 | No upper limb injury n=63 | OR (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet with a faceguard (n=106) | 74 (69.8%) | 32 (30.1%) | 2.76 (1.42 to 5.37) | 0.003 |
| Previous hand injury (n=82) | 57 (69.5%) | 25 (30.5%) | 1.88 (1.46 to 4.94) | 0.032 |
| Age less than the mean—24 years (n=52) | 31 (59.6%) | 21(40.4%) | 1.05 (0.56 to 1.97) | 0.88 |
| Struck by a hurley (n=104) | 74 (71.2%) | 30 (28.8%) | 2.31 (1.23 to 5.22) | 0.009 |
| Foul play (n=26) | 16 (61.5%) | 10 (38.5%) | 1.01 (0.43 to 2.4) | 0.983 |