Table 2.
Bivariate analysis of the risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection in 400 serum samples collected from childbearing-age women in Alborz Province, Iran
| Variable | Positive serum no. (%) | Negative serum no. (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) (bivariate analysis) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumption of raw/undercooked meat | ||||
| Yes | 9 (2.25) | 4 (1) | 9.84 (2.94–32.8) | < 0.001 |
| No | 72 (18) | 315 (78.75) | ||
| Contact with cat | ||||
| Yes | 8 (2) | 14 (3.5) | 2.55 (1.03–6.34) | 0.04 |
| No | 69 (17.25) | 309 (77.25) | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Housewife | 49 (12.25) | 181 (45.25) | 1.74 (0.9–3.21) | 0.76 |
| Othersa | 32 (8) | 138 (34.5) | ||
| Education level | ||||
| Illiterate and primary | 13 (3.25) | 54 (13.5) | 0.94 (0.48–1.82) | 0.4 |
| Diploma and university degree | 68 (17) | 265 (66.25) | ||
| Age | ||||
| ≥ 25 year-old | 71 (17.75) | 222 (55.5) | 3.1 (1.53–6.27) | 0.008 |
| < 25 year-old | 10 (2.5) | |||
a Students, employees and unemployed individuals. Statistical analysis was carried out using chi-squared analysis. Significance was set at p < 0.05