Table 3.
Possible risk factors and associated medical history of parasites positive children
| Variables | Total cases, N = 1392 | Positive cases, N = 232 (%) | X 2 -Value | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gender |
|
|
1.32 |
0.21 |
| Male |
732 |
130 (17.8) |
|
|
| Female |
660 |
102 (15.5) |
|
|
|
Occupation |
|
|
28.63 |
0.000238 |
| Agriculture |
584 |
142 (24.3) |
|
|
| Business |
375 |
48 (12.8) |
|
|
| Services |
225 |
20 (8.9) |
|
|
| Abroad |
113 |
12 (10.6) |
|
|
| Others |
95 |
10 (10.5) |
|
|
|
Hand washing practice |
|
|
213.01 |
0.000013 |
| Found |
1137 |
111 (9.8%) |
|
|
| Not found |
255 |
121 (47.5%) |
|
|
|
Type of drinking water |
|
|
96.69 |
0.000029 |
| Boiled tap water |
871 |
79 (9.0%) |
|
|
| Direct tap water |
521 |
153 (29.4%) |
|
|
|
Gastrointestinal symptoms |
|
|
44.60 |
0.000062 |
| Not found |
515 |
41 (8%) |
|
|
| Found | 877 | 191 (21.8%) |