Table 5.
Risk factors and MRSA positive cases (N = 8)
| Variables | Positive numbers (n = 8) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 5 | 0.295 |
| Female | 3 | |
| Co-morbidities | ||
| URTIs | 6 | 0.009 |
| Others | 2 | |
| Recent visit to hospital admitted family members | ||
| Yes | 1 | 0.536 |
| No | 7 | |
| Recent visit to public amusement places | ||
| Yes | 6 | 0.018 |
| No | 2 | |
| Contact with pet | ||
| Yes (dog) | 6 | 0.0005 |
| No | 2 | |
| Type of residence | ||
| Urban | 3 | 0.007 |
| Rural | 5 | |
| Vehicle used by participant’s family member | ||
| Personal | 5 | 0.866 |
| Public | 3 | |
| Profession of family | ||
| Health care | 2 | 0.257 |
| Other than health care | 6 | |
| Family income | ||
| Middle | 8 | 0.140 |
| Others | 0 |