Table 2.
Risk factors for contracting measles in, Zaka district, Masvingo Province, 2010
| Exposure | Yes/No | Cases | Controls | OR | Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of travel two weeks prior onset of illness |
Yes |
28 |
7 |
5.0 |
2.10- 12.08 |
| |
No |
82 |
103 |
|
|
| Contact with case |
Yes |
104 |
12 |
169 |
57.73-499.78 |
| |
No |
6 |
98 |
|
|
| Being unvaccinated |
Yes |
92 |
32 |
12.46 |
6.20- 25.31 |
| |
No |
18 |
78 |
|
|
| Being under 18 years |
Yes |
108 |
82 |
18.44 |
4.27- 79.64 |
| |
No |
2 |
28 |
|
|
| Not believing in medical treatment for measles |
Yes |
70 |
33 |
4.08 |
2.32- 7.17 |
| No | 40 | 77 |