Table 3. Multivariable model of variables associated with proportion of individuals testing positive for brucellosis at health facilities in Arusha region (n = 776 monthly observations from 20 facilities).
Variable | Levels | Odds Ratios | 95% CI | p-value | LRT χ2 | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Intercept) | 0.11 | 0.05 – 0.28 | <0.001 | |||
District | Arusha DC (ref) | - | - | - | 14.49 | 0.025 |
Arusha Urban | 1.04 | 0.42 – 2.60 | 0.930 | |||
Karatu | 0.83 | 0.30 – 2.26 | 0.713 | |||
Longido | 2.08 | 0.23 – 18.78 | 0.516 | |||
Meru | 3.59 | 1.14 – 11.29 | 0.029 | |||
Monduli | 3.49 | 0.93 – 13.04 | 0.063 | |||
Ngorongoro | 2.62 | 0.98–7.00 | 0.056 | |||
Facility type | Health center (ref) | - | - | - | 4.56 | 0.033 |
Hospital | 1.89 | 1.07 – 3.33 | 0.027 |
CI- confidence Interval of estimate; LRT–Likelihood ratio test, χ2 –Chi square; Random Effects: σ2 = 3.84; Facility-month = 0.55; Facility ID = 0.20.