Table 2.
Association between socio-demographic characteristics and schistosoma serological status of participants of the study in Southern Shan State, Myanmar, 2012–2013 (n = 315)
| Variables | Category | Seropositive | Seronegative | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 51 | 108 | 2.6 (1.5–4.49) | <0.001 |
| Female | 24 | 132 | |||
| Residence (RHC area) | Khaung Daing | 26 | 37 | 3.41 (1.6–7.3) | <0.05 |
| Min Chaung | 13 | 63 | 1 | - | |
| Mine Thauk | 18 | 75 | 1.16 (0.54–2.49) | >0.05 | |
| Ma Gyi Seik | 18 | 65 | 1.34 (0.61–2.94) | >0.05 0.003* |
|
| Education level | Illiterate/3Rs | 5 | 10 | 4.5 (1.18–17.16) | <0.05 |
| Primary/Middle | 65 | 185 | 3.16 (1.26–7.93) | <0.05 | |
| High/Graduate | 5 | 45 | 1 | - 0.036* |
*Overall significance