Table 3.
Risk factors associated with Toxoplasma seroprevalence among the pregnant women (n = 316) in Bobo-Dioulasso town
| Variable | Toxoplasma seroprevalence | Adjusted OR 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | |||
| Housewife | 27.8 (64/230) | 1 | - |
| Others | 48.6 (34/70) | 1.83 [1.0–3.40] | 0.05 |
| Education level | |||
| Illiterate | 29.8 (52/174) | 1 | - |
| Primary | 31.7 (26/82) | 1.10 [0.61–2.00] | 0.75 |
| At least secondary | 45.5 (20/44) | 2.23 [1.04–4.63] | 0.04 |
| Residence | |||
| Rural areas | 27.3 (24/88) | 1 | - |
| Urban residence | 34.9 (74/212) | 2.81 [1.24–6.86] | 0.01 |
| Presence of cat at home | |||
| No | 29.6 (75/253) | 1 | - |
| Yes | 48.9 (23/47) | 1.61 [0.81–3.18] | 0.16 |
| Type of meat consumed | |||
| Beef | 21.2 (7/33 | 1 | - |
| Mutton | 33.3 (6/18) | 0.51 [0.11–2.38] | 0.42 |
| Poultry | 32.9 (72/219) | 1.66 [0.67–4.11] | 0.27 |
| Pork | 28.6 (4/14) | 1.04 [0.24–4.48] | 0.96 |
| Meat combinationa | 56.3 (9/16) | 4.00 [1.06–15.24] | 0.04 |
apork + beef + mutton + bush meat + poultry