Table 4.
Multivariate matched logistic regression for risk factors for community cholera mortality in Chivi District, Zimbabwe, October 1, 2008–July 28, 2009*
| Risk factor | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% Confidence interval | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 5.00 | 1.54–14.30 | 0.01 |
| Received home-based rehydration (water, SSS and/or ORS) | 0.21 | 0.06–0.71 | 0.01 |
| Average no. persons sleeping in the house at night | 1.21 | 1.00–1.46 | 0.05 |
| Any income | 0.25 | 0.05–1.14 | 0.07 |
| Went to cholera treatment center | 0.07 | 0.02–0.23 | < 0.001 |
*
SSS = sugar-salt solution; ORS = oral rehydration solution.