Table 2.
Etiological Risk Factors of Hepatitis B cirrhosis patients and controls
| Transmission route | Cases (n = 30) | Controls(n = 50) | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence intervals | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (without proper screening) | |||||
| • Yes | 11 | 7 | 3.56 | 1.061–12.220 | 0.038 |
| • No | 19 | 43 | 1.00 | (Reference) | |
| Mutual sharing of house hold contents | |||||
| • Yes | 25 | 42 | 7.50 | 2.217–26.946 | 0.0001 |
| • No | 05 | 08 | 1.00 | (Reference) | |
| Surgery history | |||||
| • Positive | 9 | 5 | 3.86 | 1.009–15.374 | 0.048 |
| • Negative | 21 | 45 | 1.00 | (Reference) | |
| Dental treatment | |||||
| • Yes | 12 | 11 | 3.87 | 1.192–12.827 | 0.021 |
| • No | 18 | 39 | 1.00 | (Reference) |