Table 3.
Seroprevalence of measles virus infection in children in relation to their vaccination and nutritional status
| Factors | Examined (n) | Positive (n) | Prevalence (%) | P-value | OR | CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccination status | ||||||
| No | 223 | 53 | 23.8 | 0.031* | 2.81 | 1.059–7.432 |
| Yes | 50 | 5 | 10.0 | |||
| Breastfeeding | ||||||
| No | 28 | 17 | 60.7 | 0.00** | 7.69 | 3.36–17.62 |
| Yes | 245 | 41 | 16.7 | |||
Notes: Vaccination status, χ2=4.828, df=1, OR 2.806, P=0.031; breastfeeding, χ2=29.048, df=1, OR 7.69, P=0.000; vitamin A intake, χ2=23.568, df=1, OR 7.28, P=0.00.
*
Significant association exists at P<0.05;
**
significant association exists at P,0.01.
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.