Table 2 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with Brucella seropositive
Variable | Frequency | Seropositive N (%) | cOR | 95%CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular contact with manure | |||||
Yes | 192 | 27 (14.0) | 2.7 | (1.12–6.33) | 0.022 |
No | 121 | 7 (5.8) | 1 | ||
Contact with animal placenta | |||||
Yes | 210 | 29 (13.8) | 3.1 | (1.18–8.37) | 0.017 |
No | 103 | 5 (4.9) | 1 | ||
Washing animal at home | |||||
Yes | 201 | 20 (10.0) | 0.8 | (0.37–1.59) | 0.487 |
No | 112 | 14 (12.5) | 1 | ||
Preference for fresh milk | |||||
Yes | 229 | 30 (13.1) | 3.0 | (1.03–8.83) | 0.036 |
No | 84 | 4 (4.8) | 1 | ||
Preference for raw meat | |||||
Yes | 76 | 13(17.1) | 2.1 | (1.01–4.48) | 0.044 |
No | 237 | 21(8.9) | 1 | ||
Preference for raw animal blood | |||||
Yes | 174 | 26 (14.9) | 2.9 | (1.26–6.57) | 0.009 |
No | 139 | 8 (5.8) | 1 | ||
Sharing water source with animal | |||||
Yes | 160 | 18 (11.3) | 1.1 | (0.53–2.21) | 0.822 |
No | 153 | 16 (10.5) | 1 | ||