Table 2.
Household-level characteristics of continuous variables and their relationship with the seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in northern Tanzania.
| Risk factor | Median, mean (range) | Univariable regression |
|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CrI) | ||
| Number of dogs in village | 2.00, 1.65 (0.00–3.00) | 1.11 (0.78–1.58) |
| Cattle number | 20, 63.96 (1.00–1,200) | 1.15 (0.66–1.98) |
| Local cattle population density | 0.8, 40.30 (0.2–5,820) | 0.55 (0.34–0.87) |
| Sand content of soil (%) | 48, 49 (31–66) | 0.95 (0.60–1.44) |
| Organic content of soil (%) | 14, 15 (1–55) | 1.42 (1.07–1.89) |
| Clay content of soil (%) | 33, 32.63 (18.00–47.00) | 0.99 (0.65–1.57) |
| Silt content of soil (%) | 18, 18.89 (11.00–28.00) | 1.03 (0.71–1.51) |
| Precipitation of wettest quarter (mm) | 406, 420 (251–719) | 1,02 (0.64–1.71) |
| Mean annual temperature (°C) | 19.5, 19.3 (14.5–24.1) | 0.97 (0.58–1.62) |
| Altitude (m) | 1,410, 1,470 (610–2,420) | 1.06 (0.62–1.82) |
| Shrub or forest land (%) | 0.12, 0.19 (0.00–0.99) | 1.59 (1.08–2.38) |