Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression model of sociodemographic factors as predictors of RVF positivity in humans
| Characteristic | OR | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | |||
| Alive | Ref | – | |
| Dead | 16.0 | 4.41–73.2 | < 0.001 |
| Age, years | |||
| < 18 | Ref | – | |
| ≥ 18 | 2.52 | 0.50–19.3 | 0.3 |
| Gender | |||
| Female | Ref | – | |
| Male | 59.0 | 7.89–1,454 | < 0.001 |
| Farmer | |||
| No | Ref | – | |
| Yes | 1.63 | 0.50–5.35 | 0.4 |
| Butcher | |||
| No | Ref | – | |
| Yes | 32.1 | 2.22–1,935 | 0.041 |
| Travel history | |||
| No | Ref | – | |
| Yes | 1.21 | 0.17–7.06 | 0.8 |
| Animal contact | |||
| No | Ref | – | |
| Yes | 3.77 | 1.14–13.9 | 0.035 |
OR = odds ratio; Ref = reference; RVF = Rift Valley fever. P values in bold type are significant.