Table 4.
Multivariate analysis of factors associated with good knowledge of HBV among the respondents.
| Variable | AOR | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | |||
| 18–34 | 1.746 | 1.130–2.700 | 0.012 |
| ≥35 | 1 | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1.984 | 1.172–3.359 | 0.011 |
| Female | 1 | ||
| Marital status | |||
| Married | 0.747 | 0.485–1.151 | 0.187 |
| Single | 1 | ||
| Occupation | |||
| Medical doctor | 24.057 | 6.731–85.978 | 0.001 |
| Nurse | 1.110 | 0.593–2.079 | 0.744 |
| Lab technologist | 0.841 | 0.407–1.737 | 0.640 |
| Pharmacist | 1 | ||
| Ever screened for HBsAg | |||
| Yes | 2.021 | 1.205–3.389 | 0.008 |
| No | 1 | ||
| Doses of vaccine taken | |||
| Appropriate | 2.000 | 1.290–3.103 | 0.002 |
| Inappropriate | 1 |