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Table 4 Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with HBV infection among barbers

From: High prevalence of hepatitis B and poor knowledge on hepatitis B and C viral infections among barbers: a cross-sectional study of the Obuasi municipality, Ghana

Variable

OR (95 % CI)

P-value

Age group

  

 <20

Referent

 

 20-29

1.74 (0.21-14.44)

0.610

 30-39

2.5 (0.29-21.66)

0.406

Marital status

  

 Single

1.61 (0.62 to 4.19)

0.319

 Married

Referent

 

Educational level

  

 None

Referent

 

 Basic

0.92 (0.1-8.49)

0.944

 Secondary

1.08 (0.12-9.57)

0.946

 Tertiary

1.20 (0.09-16.24)

0.891

Working Experience (years)

  

 <1

Referent

 

 1- 5

0.45 (0.08-2.55)

0.368

 6- 10

0.50 (0.08-2.99)

0.448

 11- 15

0.44 (0.06-3.42)

0.434

Ever had blood transfusion?

  

 Yes

1.22 (0.06-24.30)

0.996

 No

Referent

 

Ever undergone dental procedure?

  

 Yes

0.35 (0.04-2.76)

0.279

 No

Referent

 

Tattoo/Body piercing

  

 Yes

0.62 (0.17-2.16)

0.580

 No

Referent

 

Use of IV drugs

  

 Yes

2.01 (0.63-7.05)

0.227

 No

Referent

 

Ever had unprotected sex before?

  

 Yes

0.87 (0.30-2.48)

0.788

 No

Referent