Table 5. Factors predicting which of 219 respondents had previously contracted schistosomiasis in Barangay Macanip, Leyte, Philippines, where schistosomiasis is endemic (multiple logistic regression).
| Variable | Odds ratio* | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Believes that schistosomiasis can be prevented | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | ||
| No | 2.31 | 1.02–5.63 | 0.05 |
| Has access to working toilet at home | |||
| Yes | 2.55 | 1.08–6.00 | 0.03 |
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Has previously participated in mass treatment | |||
| Yes | 105.89 | 18.6–2041.58 | <0.001 |
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Willing to participate in mass treatment in the future | |||
| Yes | 4.53 | 1.53–13.41 | 0.0058 |
| No | 1.00 |
*adjusted for respondent age, sex, and education level