Table 3.
Multivariate regression analysis of socioeconomic factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection in children: parental education and household density in Fuzhou, China.
| Variable | Number Infected (%) | Number not infected (%) | Total | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual household income (yuan/year) | 0.039 | |||
| <100,000 | 37 (28.0) | 95 (72.0) | 132 | |
| ≥100,000 | 38 (18.4) | 168 (81.6) | 206 | |
| Number of people in household | 0.04 | |||
| <3 | 9 (13.0) | 60 (87.0) | 69 | |
| ≥3 | 66 (24.5) | 203 (75.5) | 269 | |
| Frequency of Household indoor cleaning (times/week) | 0.027 | |||
| <4 | 16 (34.8) | 30 (65.2) | 46 | |
| ≥4 | 59 (20.2) | 233 (79.8) | 292 | |
| Education level of family members caring for children | 0.855 | |||
| Above high school | 13 (21.3) | 48 (78.7) | 61 | |
| Below high school | 62 (22.4) | 215 (77.6) | 277 | |
| Domestic animal | 0.814 | |||
| Yes | 9 (23.7) | 29 (76.3) | 38 | |
| No | 66 (22.0) | 234 (78.0) | 300 |