Table 2.
Results of multivariable logistic regression analysis of risk factors associated with avian influenza subtype H9 outbreaks in poultry farms of central lowland Nepal.
| Variables * | Category | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and flock characteristics | ||||
| Distance from the main road | ≤0.5 km | 4.043 | 1.205–13.564 | 0.0237 |
| >0.5 km | ||||
| Distance from nearest infected farm | ≤1 km | 76.420 | 7.174–814.064 | 0.0003 |
| >1 km | ||||
| Farm management and biosecurity | ||||
| Use of apron or separate cloth inside the shed | Yes | 0.109 | 0.020–0.577 | 0.0092 |
| No | ||||
| Wild birds coming around the farm | Yes | 6.125 | 1.996–18.792 | 0.0015 |
| No | ||||
* The intercept of the final multivariable model is −1.4046.