Table 2.
Single variable analysis comparing the differences between HEV G3-1 and G3-2: Exposures which were considered for inclusion in multivariable analysis (P < 0·15)
| Exposure | G3-1 (%) | G3-2 (%) | RR | P-value | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General variables | ||||||
| Buys fresh sausages | No Yes |
4 (21) 15 (79) |
2 (5) 39 (95) |
2·17 | 0·074 | 0·69–6·80 |
| Buys sausages at any supermarket | No Yes |
6 (32) 13 (68) |
4 (10) 37 (90) |
1·85 | 0·059 | 0·85–4·02 |
| Buys thick sausages | No Yes |
3 (16) 16 (84) |
1 (2) 40 (98) |
2·86 | 0·089 | 0·52–15·73 |
| Buys a particular sausage brand | No Yes |
11 (58) 8 (42) |
13 (32) 28 (68) |
1·44 | 0·088 | 0·96–2·16 |
| Eats baked sausages | No Yes |
15 (79) 4 (21) |
21 (51) 20 (49) |
1·43 | 0·051 | 1·03–1·99 |
| Specific variables | ||||||
| Buys sausages at Supermarket X | No Yes |
14 (74) 5 (26) |
11 (27) 30 (73) |
1·95 | 0·002 | 1·23–3·09 |
| Buys various brands of sausage | No Yes |
12 (63) 7 (37) |
37 (90) 4 (10) |
0·48 | 0·027 | 0·22–1·07 |
| Buys Supermarket X own brand sausage | No Yes |
17 (89) 2 (11) |
23 (56) 18 (44) |
1·57 | 0·017 | 1·16–2·12 |
| Buys ham in Supermarket X | No Yes |
12 (63) 7 (37) |
9 (22) 32 (78) |
1·92 | 0·003 | 1·14–3·20 |
| Buys neither ham nor sausage from Supermarket X Buys ham and/or sausage from Supermarket X |
11 (58) 8 (42) |
7 (17) 34 (83) |
1·00 2·08 |
0·002 | 1·14–3·78 | |
RR, Relative Risk.