Table 2.
Final models for various factors and association with Blastocystis infection.
| Adjusted OR (90% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
| Final Model 1: association between sociodemographic factors and Blastocystis | ||
| Sociodemographic factors | ||
| Gender | ||
| Male∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| Female | 1.0 (0.7–1.3) | 0.919 |
| Age (in years) | ||
| 1–4∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| 5–59 | 3.0 (1.3–5.1) | 0.020 |
| 60 and above | 2.0 (0.8–4.5) | 0.186 |
| Level of education | ||
| College∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| High school | 1.8 (1.2–2.6) | 0.179 |
| Elementary | 1.4 (0.9–2.1) | 0.040 |
| No education | 3.0 (1.7–5.4) | 0.002 |
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| Final Model 2: association between hygiene practices and Blastocystis | ||
| Hygiene practices | ||
| Hand washing | ||
| With soap and water immediately∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| With water only or delayed washing | 1.6 (1.0–2.5) | 0.091 |
| Excreta disposal | ||
| Family owned toilet∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| Communal faucet | 1.7 (1.1–2.5) | 0.036 |
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| Final Model 3: association between source of water supply and Blastocystis infection | ||
| Water supply | ||
| Public water system∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| Communal toilet | 1.4 (1.0–2.0) | 0.135 |
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| Final Model 4: association between dog ownership and Blastocystis infection | ||
| Dog ownership | ||
| Nondog owner∗ | 1.0 (—) | — |
| Dog owner | 2.6 (1.9–3.7) | 0.000 |
∗Reference.