Table 3.

Multivariable analysis of risk factors of S. mansoni and any intestinal protozoa infection.

Characteristic	Multivariable analysis (aOR, p value)
	S. mansoni (n = 127)	Any protozoan (n = 59)
Demographics
School
Mianya	1.23, p=0.001∗	2.03, p=0.001∗
Mbui Njeru	Reference	Reference
Mukou	3.19, p=0.001∗	0.55, p=0.001∗
Age group
<10 years	Reference
10–12 years	1.37, p=0.649	—
>12 years	3.19, p=0.015∗	—
Gender
Female	Reference
Male	1.29, p=0.455	2.41, p=0.001∗
Individual and household characteristics
Use of anal wiping material	—	0.55, p=0.019∗
Handwashing after defecation at home	0.39, p=0.001∗	—
Water contact	—	0.32, p=0.001∗
Behavior of wearing shoes at home	1.67, p=0.010∗	—

^∗Significant association (p < 0.05).