Table 4.
Multivariable analyses of risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni infection, Abeshge district, South-central Ethiopia
| Characteristics | Examined n(%) | Positive (%) | AOR(95%CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | 5–10 | 218(56.0) | 39 (17.9) | Ref | Ref |
| 11–15 | 171(44.0) | 36 (21.1) | 1.3 (0.6–2.6) | 0.542 | |
| Sex | Male | 199 (51.2) | 52 (26.1) | 2.6 (1.3–5.1) | 0.001* |
| Female | 190 (48.8) | 23 (12.1) | Ref | Ref | |
| Grade | 1–4 | 297 (76.3) | 62 (20.9) | 1.7 (0.7–4.1) | 0.267 |
| 5–8 | 92 (23.7) | 13 (14.1) | Ref | Ref | |
| Household head occupation | Merchant | 65 (16.7) | 10 (15.4) | Ref | Ref |
| Farmer | 275 (70.7) | 54 (19.6) | 1.7 (0.7–4.2) | 0.233 | |
| Daily laborer | 22 (5.7) | 6 (27.3) | 3.5 (0.9–14.0) | 0.075 | |
| Employed | 27 (6.9) | 5 (18.5) | 0.9 (0.2–4.1) | 0.927 | |
| Water source | Protected | 355 (91.3) | 68 (19.2) | ref | Ref |
| Unprotected | 34 (8.7) | 7 (20.6) | 0.9 (0.3–2.6) | 0.829 | |
| Swimming and/or bath in rivers | No | 184 (47.3) | 14 (7.6) | Ref | Ref |
| Yes | 205 (52.7) | 61 (29.8) | 2.9 (1.3–5.1) | 0.004* | |
| Washing clothes in river | No | 107 (27.5) | 18 (16.8) | Ref | Ref |
| Yes | 282 (72.5) | 57 (20.2) | 1.2 (0.6–2.3) | 0.653 | |
| Participate in irrigation activities | No | 361 (92.8) | 61 (16.9) | Ref | Ref |
| Yes | 28 (7.2) | 14 (50.0) | 2.9 (1.0–8.3) | 0.046* | |
| Schools | Kulit | 71 (18.3) | 43 (60.6) | 12.5 (6.2–25.1) | 0.001* |
| Others | 318 (81.7) | 32 (10.1) | Ref | Ref | |
Ref Reference *Statistically significant at p < 0.05