Table 3.
Factors associated with helminths infestation in study participants.
| Variable | Crude OR (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | ||||
| <24 | Ref | Ref | ||
| 24–47 | 7.45 (0.84–65.72) | 0.07 | 9.15 (0.58–144.98) | 0.12 |
| 48–71 | 15.1 (1.74–131.00) | 0.01 | 16.72 (1.00–279.72) | 0.05 |
| 72–120 | 60.11 (7.85–460.38) | 0.00 | 51.87 (3.87–694.71) | 0.00 |
| Residence | ||||
| Urban | Ref | Ref | ||
| Rural | 10.25 (4.54–23.16) | 0.00 | 7.35 (1.68–32.11) | 0.01 |
| Parent occupation | ||||
| Employed | Ref | Ref | ||
| Not employed | 7.0 (3.34–14.63) | 0.00 | 2.92 (0.38–22.27) | 0.30 |
| Parents education | ||||
| Never | Ref | Ref | ||
| Primary | 2.67 (0.58–12.19) | 0.21 | 3.93 (0.31–49.74) | 0.29 |
| Secondary | 0.13 (0.05–0.31) | 0.00 | 2.4 (0.27–21.38) | 0.44 |
| Certificate & above | 0.03 (0.004–0.26) | 0.00 | 1.82 (0.08–43.55) | 0.71 |
| Latrine at home | ||||
| No | Ref | Ref | ||
| Yes | 0.09 (0.04–0.19) | 0.00 | 0.80 (0.14–4.46) | 0.79 |
| Hand wash after toilet | ||||
| No | Ref | Ref | ||
| Yes | 0.03 (0.01–0.06) | 0.00 | 0.04 (0.01–0.20) | 0.00 |
| Fingernail dirty | ||||
| No | Ref | Ref | ||
| Yes | 15.85 (5.41–46.47) | 0.00 | 7.96 (1.73–36.65) | 0.01 |