Table 3.
chi-square test of factors associated with parasitic contamination of vegetables sold in local markets of Arba Minch Town from January to March 2018
| Variables | Category | Number examined | Rate of parasite contam inated N (%) | X2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable type | Tomato | 100 | 35 (35.0) | ||
| Salad | 23 | 4(17.4) | |||
| Cabbage | 96 | 23(24.0) | 13.484 | 0.009 | |
| Carrot | 62 | 18(29.0) | |||
| Green pepper | 66 | 7(10.6) | |||
| Washed before display | Yes | 49 | 19(38.8) | 5.703 | 0.117 |
| No | 298 | 68(22.8) | |||
| Market | Sikela | 230 | 48(20.9) | ||
| Yetnebersh | 24 | 12(50.0) | 1.465 | 0.210 | |
| Shecha | 57 | 15(26.3) | |||
| Konso sefer | 36 | 12(33.3) | |||
| Means of display | On the floor | 338 | 84(24.9) | 0.336 | 0.562 |
| On table/shelf | 9 | 6 | |||
| Handled by vendor who has | No formal edu | 36 | 6(16.7) | ||
| Primary school | 290 | 72(24.8) | 4.899 | 0.086 | |
| Secondary/above | 21 | 9(42.8) | |||
| Source of vegetables | Farmers | 260 | 48(18.5) | 24.122 | 0.000 |
| Large scale vendors | 87 | 39(44.8) |