Table 3.
Characteristics of the population according to the Strongyloides infection status
| Characteristic | Strongyloides (+) | Strongyloides (−) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | n | % | P-value | ||
| Disposal of feces | Municipal sewage | 79 | 69.9 | 182 | 52.1 | 0.001 |
| Other | 34 | 30.1 | 167 | 47.9 | ||
| Household roof | Tin | 109 | 96.5 | 302 | 86.5 | 0.003 |
| Other | 4 | 3.5 | 47 | 13.5 | ||
| Raises chicken at home | Yes | 81 | 71.7 | 292 | 83.7 | 0.005 |
| No | 32 | 28.5 | 57 | 16.3 | ||
| Age in years | Median (IQR) | 36.5 | (25–53.5) | 32 | (11.25–51) | 0.01 |
| Raises ducks at home | Yes | 22 | 19.5 | 108 | 30.9 | 0.01 |
| No | 91 | 80.5 | 241 | 69.1 | ||
| Has government insurance | Yes | 74 | 65.5 | 267 | 76.5 | 0.02 |
| No | 39 | 34.5 | 82 | 23.5 | ||
| Personal hygiene | Shower/bathtub | 103 | 95.4 | 330 | 98.8 | 0.04 |
| River/stream | 5 | 4.6 | 4 | 1.2 | ||
| Walks around barefoot | Often/always | 13 | 12.4 | 21 | 6.5 | 0.05 |
| Seldom/never | 92 | 87.6 | 301 | 93.5 | ||
| Elevation | Low | 91 | 80.5 | 253 | 72.5 | 0.08 |
| High | 22 | 19.5 | 96 | 27.5 | ||
| Works in the farm | Often/always | 70 | 64.8 | 192 | 58.5 | 0.24 |
| Seldom/never | 38 | 33.2 | 136 | 41.5 | ||
| Gender | Female | 57 | 50.4 | 197 | 56.4 | 0.26 |
| Male | 56 | 49.6 | 152 | 43.6 | ||
IQR = interquartile range.