Table 4 Factors associated with intestinal parasite infections of the inmates
Variable | IP infected | None IP infected | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous residence | |||||
Urban | 52 | 71 | Ref. | ||
Rural | 102 | 95 | 1.5 (0.9–2.3) | ||
Marital status | |||||
Married | 112 | 100 | 1.8 (1.1–2.8) | 1.8 (1.1–2.9) | 0.014* |
Single | 42 | 66 | Ref. | Ref. | |
Availability of Waste disposal container | |||||
Available | 143 | 146 | Ref. | ||
Not available | 11 | 20 | 0.6 (0.3–1.2) | ||
Way of sleeping | |||||
Individual | 17 | 30 | Ref. | Ref. | |
In group | 137 | 136 | 1.8 (0.9–3.4) | 1.9 (1.0–3.8) | 0.039* |
Number of inmates per room | |||||
< 100 | 16 | 23 | Ref. | ||
100–150 | 73 | 82 | 1.3 (0.6–2.6) | ||
> 150 | 65 | 61 | 1.5 (0.7–3.2) | ||
Hand washing practice after handling soil | |||||
Yes | 145 | 148 | Ref. | Ref. | |
No | 9 | 18 | 0.5 (0.2–1.2) | 2.4 (1.0–5.6) | 0.047* |
Having chronic diseases | |||||
Yes | 21 | 33 | 0.6 (0.4–1.2) | 0.6 (0.3–1.1) | 0.091 |
No | 133 | 133 | Ref. | Ref. | |