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Table 2 Final multivariable linear regression models for the total sample, for the sample from Yerevan and for the combined sample from Akhtala and Alaverdi

From: Risk factors for children’s blood lead levels in metal mining and smelting communities in Armenia: a cross-sectional study

Variables

Adjusted ratio of expected GM of BLL (95 % CI)

p value

Total sample

 Combined Akhtala and Alaverdi compared to Yerevan

1.24 (1.09, 1.42)

0.001*

 Caregiver’s lower education compared to higher

1.23 (1.07, 1.41)

0.004*

 Dusting furniture less often than daily compared to daily

1.29 (0.98, 1.55)

0.075**

 Closer housing distance from toxic source(s) compared to farther

1.22 (1.08,1.38)

0.002*

Akhtala and Alaverdi combined

 Caregiver’s lower education compared to higher

1.20 (1.01, 1.43)

0.035*

 Dusting furniture less often than daily compared to daily

1.30 (1.04, 1.64)

0.024*

Yerevan

 Caregiver’s lower education compared to higher

1.28 (1.02, 1.59)

0.030*

For housing located farther from toxic source(s)***

 Old windows compared to new ones

2.01 (1.42, 2.86)

0.000*

For housing located closer to the toxic source(s)

 Old windows compared to new ones

1.06 (0.82, 1.37)

0.628

  1. * Statistical significance (p ≤ 0.05)
  2. ** Marginally statistical significance (0.05 > p ≤ 0.1)
  3. *** Interaction term between housing distance from toxic source(s) and type of window was statistically significant (p < 0.004)