Table 1.
Significant characteristics with Brucella infection at bivariable analysis
| Variable | Frequency (/n) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
30 yrs or less |
10/118 |
1 |
0.097 |
| Above 30 yrs |
14/114 |
1.2 (0.9 – 1.6) |
|
|
| Protective gear |
Full gear |
1/11 |
1 |
0.05 |
| Not full gear |
23/221 |
2.5 (1.1 – 22.0) |
|
|
| Duration in abattoir |
4 yrs & less |
4/53 |
1 |
0.12 |
| Above 5 yrs |
20/179 |
1.2 (1.1 – 1.4) |
|
|
| Keep animals |
No |
7/169 |
1 |
0.14 |
| Yes |
17/63 |
1.3 (0.9 – 1.9) |
|
|
| District with abattoir | Mbarara |
5/71 |
1 |
0.13 |
| Kampala | 19/161 | 1.2 (1.0 – 1.4) |