Table 2 Univariable and multivariable analysis of possible demographic and risk factors for toxoplasmosis in Hanoi hospital
From: Sero-epidemiological status and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in Northern Vietnam
Variable | IgG seronegative No. (%) or mean (sd) | IgG seropositive No. (%) or mean (sd) | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Univariable analysis | ||||
Gestational weeks | 12 (1) | 13 (1) | 2.49 (1.20–5.18) | 0.015 |
Government employed | Â | Â | Â | 0.130 |
 No | 229 (97.0%) | 7 (3.0%) | – |  |
 Yes | 154 (93.3%) | 11 (6.7%) | 2.34 (0.886–6.16) |  |
Consumption of chicken or duck | Â | Â | Â | 0.046a,b |
 No | 28 (87.5%) | 4 (12.5%) | – |  |
 Yes | 355 (96.2%) | 14 (3.8%) | 0.258 (0.083–0.806) |  |
Consumption of cat meat | Â | Â | Â | 0.091 |
 No | 324 (96.4%) | 12 (3.6%) | – |  |
 Yes | 59 (90.8%) | 6 (9.2%) | 2.75 (0.992–7.60) |  |
Household tasks related contact with soil/sand/floor/pavement/ street | Â | Â | Â | 0.0733 |
 No | 311 (96.6%) | 11 (3.4%) | – |  |
 Yes | 72 (91.1%) | 7 (8.9%) | 2.75 (1.03–7.34) |  |
Multivariable analysis | ||||
 Gestational weeks | 12 (1) | 13 (1) | 2.29 (1.15–4.59) | 0.019b |
 Government employed | 154 (93.3%) | 11 (6.7%) | 3.11 (1.14–8.49) | 0.027b |
 Consumption of chicken or duck | 355 (96.2%) | 14 (3.8%) | 0.191 (0.056–0.648) | 0.008b |
 Household tasks related contact with soil/sand/floor/pavement/ street | 72 (91.1%) | 7 (8.9%) | 2.65 (1.00–7.01) | 0.050b |