Table 3.
Select risk factors for human leishmaniasis in Ethiopia
| Sociodemographic | Residence/accommodation | Sleeping related | Environmental | Health behaviors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Residence of daily laborers | Indoor/outdoor | Acacia | Bed Nets |
| Age |
House materials (mud, stone, wood/mud) |
Domestic animals sleeping nearby | Termite mounds | Knowledge of transmission modes |
| Origin (high/lowland) | Resettlement status | Sleeping under Ballantine tree | Dog ownership | Travel history to endemic areas |
| Occupation (farmer/not farmer) | Cave within 300-m radius | Black and cracked soil | ||
| Residence (rural/urban) | Gorge within 300-m radius | Season (dry/wet) | ||
| Education (formal/no formal) | Hyraxes within 300-m radius |