Table 4.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of HBsAg prevalence for participants aged 15-59 years
| Variable | Category | OR | 95% CI for OR | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | ||||
| Gender | Male* | 1 | |||
| Female | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.82 | < 0.001 | |
| Unsafe injections | No* | 1 | |||
| Yes | 1.23 | 0.99 | 1.51 | 0.053 | |
| History of operations | No * | 1 | |||
| Yes | 1.24 | 1.00 | 1.53 | 0.048 | |
| Blood transfusion history | No* | 1 | |||
| Yes | 1.57 | 0.98 | 2.53 | 0.060 | |
| Family member is HBsAg positive | No* | 1 | |||
| Yes | 2.04 | 1.55 | 2.68 | < 0.001 | |
| Immunization history | No* | 1 | |||
| Yes | 0.66 | 0.53 | 0.83 | < 0.001 | |
*Reference category; Adjusted variables: location of community, marriage status, occupation, education, family medical history, and life history.