Table 3.
Echinococcus coproprevalences (%) in dogs relative to variables identified during univariable analysis; N=295 respondents.
| Variable | Negative respondents | Positive respondents | Coproprevalence amongst dogs of negative respondents (%) | Coproprevalence amongst dogs of positive respondents (%) | P value (all < 0.3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting dog | 227 | 68 | 26 | 18 | 0.21 |
| Home slaughter practised | 14 | 281 | 7 | 25 | 0.23 |
| Organs thrown away | 200 | 95 | 22 | 28 | 0.29 |
| Dogs perceived source of hydatid | 283 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 0.10 |
| Cats perceived source of hydatid | 288 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0.29 |
| Sheepdog | 251 | 44 | 26 | 11 | 0.05 |
| Dog handled by adults | 139 | 156 | 21 | 27 | 0.28 |
| Owns donkeys | 165 | 130 | 29 | 18 | 0.03 |