Table 5.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis between various occupations of participants and their exposure to the soil
| Occupation | No. tested | No. exposed to soil, n (%) | Multivariate aOR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student/pupil | 64 | 21 (32·8) | Reference | — |
| Public/civil service | 32 | 16 (50) | 2·05 | 0·11 |
| Artisan | 36 | 19 (52·7) | 2·29 | 0·53 |
| Retired/unemployed | 35 | 20 (57·1) | 2·73 | 0·20 |
| Petty trading | 99 | 63 (63·6) | 3·58 | <0·001 |
| Fishmonger | 46 | 34 (73·9) | 5·80 | <0·001 |
| Farmer | 43 | 39 (90·7) | 19·96 | <0·001 |
| Fisherman | 35 | 32 (91·4) | 21·84 | <0·001 |
aOR, Adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.