Table 4.
Evaluation of associated Hepatitis E risk factors with hepatitis E in the Kedougou region.
| Characteristics | Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) | CI_95% | Adjusted P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | |||
| 0–15 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 16–30 | 1.31 | 1.03–1.65 | 0.025 |
| 31–45 | 1.35 | 0.99–1.84 | 0.059 |
| > 45 | 1.26 | 0.82–1.94 | 0.288 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1 | 1 | – |
| Female | 1.32 | 1.06–1.64 | 0.012 |
| Profession | |||
| Others | 1 | – | |
| Students | 0.33 | 0.20–0.55 | < 0.001 |
| Housewives | 0.34 | 0.19–0.59 | < 0.001 |
| Gold panners | 0.30 | 0.18–0.50 | < 0.001 |
| Labor workers | 0.39 | 0.17–0.89 | 0.026 |
| Farmers | 0.31 | 0.14–0.71 | 0.005 |