Table 2.
Risk factors for HCV infection.
| Risk factor | Anti-HCV positive (n = 17) | Anti-HCV negative (n = 343) | Relative risk | Odds ratio | χ 2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion | 2 | 36 | 1.115 | 1.121 | 0.022 | 0.882 |
| Uvulectomy | 2 | 37 | 1.46 | 1.495 | 0.013 | 0.91 |
| Tattooing | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 3.93 | 0.99 | 0.75 |
| Multiple sexual partners | 3 | 59 | 1.025 | 1.026 | 0.002 | 0.97 |
| Sharing of toothbrush | 4 | 78 | 1.033 | 1.035 | 0.004 | 0.95 |
| Sharing of razor blades | 5 | 101 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 0.000005 | 1.00 |
| Sharing of shaving sticks | 1 | 19 | 1.059 | 1.062 | 0.003 | 0.95 |
| Injections from quacks | 2 | 40 | 1.008 | 1.009 | 0.00013 | 0.99 |
| Scarification markings | 1 | 17 | 1.176 | 1.187 | 0.026 | 0.87 |
| Occupational exposure | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 1.784 | 0.248 | 0.62 |
| Intravenous drug use | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |